Finding the Third Proportional to 119,604 and 275,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,604 and 275,676 is: 635,407.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,604 : 275,676 = 275,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,604/275,676 = 275,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,604x = 275,676 × 275,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,604x = 75,997,256,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,997,256,976/119,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,407.32
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