Finding the Third Proportional to 119,594 and 246,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,594 and 246,962 is: 509,977.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,594 : 246,962 = 246,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,594/246,962 = 246,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,594x = 246,962 × 246,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,594x = 60,990,229,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,990,229,444/119,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,977.34
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