Finding the Third Proportional to 119,934 and 277,681.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,934 and 277,681.50 is: 642,912.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,934 : 277,681.50 = 277,681.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,934/277,681.50 = 277,681.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,934x = 277,681.50 × 277,681.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,934x = 77,107,015,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,107,015,442.25/119,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,912.06
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