Finding the Third Proportional to 119,750 and 199,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,750 and 199,574 is: 332,607.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,750 : 199,574 = 199,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,750/199,574 = 199,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,750x = 199,574 × 199,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,750x = 39,829,781,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,829,781,476/119,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,607.78
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