Finding the Third Proportional to 119,066 and 161,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,066 and 161,702 is: 219,605.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,066 : 161,702 = 161,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,066/161,702 = 161,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,066x = 161,702 × 161,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,066x = 26,147,536,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,147,536,804/119,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,605.40
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