Finding the Third Proportional to 119,655 and 259,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,655 and 259,122 is: 561,148.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,655 : 259,122 = 259,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,655/259,122 = 259,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,655x = 259,122 × 259,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,655x = 67,144,210,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,144,210,884/119,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,148.39
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