Finding the Third Proportional to 119,346 and 257,374.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,346 and 257,374.50 is: 555,038.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,346 : 257,374.50 = 257,374.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,346/257,374.50 = 257,374.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,346x = 257,374.50 × 257,374.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,346x = 66,241,633,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,241,633,250.25/119,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,038.57
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