Finding the Third Proportional to 119,584 and 162,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,584 and 162,476 is: 220,752.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,584 : 162,476 = 162,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,584/162,476 = 162,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,584x = 162,476 × 162,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,584x = 26,398,450,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,398,450,576/119,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,752.36
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