Finding the Third Proportional to 119,234 and 248,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,234 and 248,260 is: 516,908.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,234 : 248,260 = 248,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,234/248,260 = 248,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,234x = 248,260 × 248,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,234x = 61,633,027,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,633,027,600/119,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,908.16
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