Finding the Third Proportional to 119,481 and 261,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,481 and 261,912 is: 574,132.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,481 : 261,912 = 261,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,481/261,912 = 261,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,481x = 261,912 × 261,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,481x = 68,597,895,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,597,895,744/119,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,132.25
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