Finding the Third Proportional to 251,026 and 351,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,026 and 351,111 is: 491,100.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,026 : 351,111 = 351,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,026/351,111 = 351,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,026x = 351,111 × 351,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,026x = 123,278,934,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,278,934,321/251,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,100.26
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