Finding the Third Proportional to 119,590 and 253,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,590 and 253,758 is: 538,449.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,590 : 253,758 = 253,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,590/253,758 = 253,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,590x = 253,758 × 253,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,590x = 64,393,122,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,393,122,564/119,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,449.06
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