Finding the Third Proportional to 118,392 and 250,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,392 and 250,095 is: 528,308.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,392 : 250,095 = 250,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,392/250,095 = 250,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,392x = 250,095 × 250,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,392x = 62,547,509,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,547,509,025/118,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,308.58
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