Finding the Third Proportional to 119,214 and 248,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,214 and 248,229 is: 516,865.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,214 : 248,229 = 248,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,214/248,229 = 248,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,214x = 248,229 × 248,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,214x = 61,617,636,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,617,636,441/119,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,865.77
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