Finding the Third Proportional to 119.81 and 259.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 119.81 and 259.88 is: 563.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119.81 : 259.88 = 259.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119.81/259.88 = 259.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119.81x = 259.88 × 259.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119.81x = 67,535.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,535.02/119.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563.67
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