Finding the Third Proportional to 119,216 and 248,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,216 and 248,224 is: 516,836.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,216 : 248,224 = 248,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,216/248,224 = 248,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,216x = 248,224 × 248,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,216x = 61,615,154,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,615,154,176/119,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,836.28
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