Finding the Third Proportional to 119,278.69 and 257,239.41
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,278.69 and 257,239.41 is: 554,768.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,278.69 : 257,239.41 = 257,239.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,278.69/257,239.41 = 257,239.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,278.69x = 257,239.41 × 257,239.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,278.69x = 66,172,112,127.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,172,112,127.85/119,278.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,768.95
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