Finding the Third Proportional to 118,963 and 161,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,963 and 161,488 is: 219,214.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,963 : 161,488 = 161,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,963/161,488 = 161,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,963x = 161,488 × 161,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,963x = 26,078,374,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,078,374,144/118,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,214.16
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