Finding the Third Proportional to 119,750 and 179,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,750 and 179,642 is: 269,488.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,750 : 179,642 = 179,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,750/179,642 = 179,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,750x = 179,642 × 179,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,750x = 32,271,248,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,271,248,164/119,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,488.50
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