Finding the Third Proportional to 119,058 and 254,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,058 and 254,724 is: 544,980.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,058 : 254,724 = 254,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,058/254,724 = 254,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,058x = 254,724 × 254,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,058x = 64,884,316,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,884,316,176/119,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,980.73
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