Finding the Third Proportional to 119,252 and 161,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,252 and 161,934 is: 219,892.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,252 : 161,934 = 161,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,252/161,934 = 161,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,252x = 161,934 × 161,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,252x = 26,222,620,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,222,620,356/119,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,892.50
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