Finding the Third Proportional to 119,466 and 260,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,466 and 260,796 is: 569,321.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,466 : 260,796 = 260,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,466/260,796 = 260,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,466x = 260,796 × 260,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,466x = 68,014,553,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,014,553,616/119,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,321.43
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