Finding the Third Proportional to 119,652.19 and 185,247.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,652.19 and 185,247.56 is: 286,803.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,652.19 : 185,247.56 = 185,247.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,652.19/185,247.56 = 185,247.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,652.19x = 185,247.56 × 185,247.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,652.19x = 34,316,659,412.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,316,659,412.19/119,652.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,803.44
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