Finding the Third Proportional to 119,166 and 174,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,166 and 174,738 is: 256,225.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,166 : 174,738 = 174,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,166/174,738 = 174,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,166x = 174,738 × 174,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,166x = 30,533,368,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,533,368,644/119,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,225.51
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