Finding the Third Proportional to 119,080 and 164,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,080 and 164,038 is: 225,969.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,080 : 164,038 = 164,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,080/164,038 = 164,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,080x = 164,038 × 164,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,080x = 26,908,465,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,908,465,444/119,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,969.65
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