Finding the Third Proportional to 119,184 and 248,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,184 and 248,166 is: 516,733.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,184 : 248,166 = 248,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,184/248,166 = 248,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,184x = 248,166 × 248,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,184x = 61,586,363,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,586,363,556/119,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,733.48
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