Finding the Third Proportional to 119,082 and 254,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,082 and 254,535 is: 544,062.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,082 : 254,535 = 254,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,082/254,535 = 254,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,082x = 254,535 × 254,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,082x = 64,788,066,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,788,066,225/119,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,062.63
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