Finding the Third Proportional to 119,061 and 254,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,061 and 254,730 is: 544,992.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,061 : 254,730 = 254,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,061/254,730 = 254,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,061x = 254,730 × 254,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,061x = 64,887,372,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,887,372,900/119,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,992.68
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