Finding the Third Proportional to 119,718 and 179,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,718 and 179,577 is: 269,365.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,718 : 179,577 = 179,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,718/179,577 = 179,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,718x = 179,577 × 179,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,718x = 32,247,898,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,247,898,929/119,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,365.50
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