Finding the Third Proportional to 119,095 and 189,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,095 and 189,578 is: 301,774.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,095 : 189,578 = 189,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,095/189,578 = 189,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,095x = 189,578 × 189,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,095x = 35,939,818,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,939,818,084/119,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,774.37
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