Finding the Third Proportional to 119,406 and 250,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,406 and 250,320 is: 524,765.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,406 : 250,320 = 250,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,406/250,320 = 250,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,406x = 250,320 × 250,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,406x = 62,660,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,660,102,400/119,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,765.11
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