Finding the Third Proportional to 119,593 and 260,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,593 and 260,207 is: 566,150.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,593 : 260,207 = 260,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,593/260,207 = 260,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,593x = 260,207 × 260,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,593x = 67,707,682,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,707,682,849/119,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,150.89
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