Finding the Third Proportional to 119,154 and 175,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,154 and 175,957 is: 259,839.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,154 : 175,957 = 175,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,154/175,957 = 175,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,154x = 175,957 × 175,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,154x = 30,960,865,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,960,865,849/119,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,839.08
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