Finding the Third Proportional to 119,588 and 275,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,588 and 275,636 is: 635,307.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,588 : 275,636 = 275,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,588/275,636 = 275,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,588x = 275,636 × 275,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,588x = 75,975,204,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,975,204,496/119,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,307.93
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