Finding the Third Proportional to 118,432 and 254,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,432 and 254,432 is: 546,606.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,432 : 254,432 = 254,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,432/254,432 = 254,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,432x = 254,432 × 254,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,432x = 64,735,642,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,735,642,624/118,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,606.01
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