Finding the Third Proportional to 119,044 and 260,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,044 and 260,930 is: 571,926.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,044 : 260,930 = 260,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,044/260,930 = 260,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,044x = 260,930 × 260,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,044x = 68,084,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,084,464,900/119,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,926.89
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