Finding the Third Proportional to 119,448 and 250,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,448 and 250,398 is: 524,907.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,448 : 250,398 = 250,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,448/250,398 = 250,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,448x = 250,398 × 250,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,448x = 62,699,158,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,699,158,404/119,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,907.56
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