Finding the Third Proportional to 119,281 and 257,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,281 and 257,244 is: 554,778.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,281 : 257,244 = 257,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,281/257,244 = 257,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,281x = 257,244 × 257,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,281x = 66,174,475,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,174,475,536/119,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,778.01
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