Finding the Third Proportional to 119,640 and 251,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,640 and 251,673 is: 529,415.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,640 : 251,673 = 251,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,640/251,673 = 251,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,640x = 251,673 × 251,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,640x = 63,339,298,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,339,298,929/119,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,415.74
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