Finding the Third Proportional to 119,774 and 179,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,774 and 179,647 is: 269,449.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,774 : 179,647 = 179,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,774/179,647 = 179,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,774x = 179,647 × 179,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,774x = 32,273,044,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,273,044,609/119,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,449.50
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