Finding the Third Proportional to 119,860 and 263,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,860 and 263,047 is: 577,287.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,860 : 263,047 = 263,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,860/263,047 = 263,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,860x = 263,047 × 263,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,860x = 69,193,724,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,193,724,209/119,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,287.87
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