Finding the Third Proportional to 119,880 and 243,885.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,880 and 243,885.94 is: 496,165.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,880 : 243,885.94 = 243,885.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,880/243,885.94 = 243,885.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,880x = 243,885.94 × 243,885.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,880x = 59,480,350,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,480,350,510.25/119,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,165.75
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