Finding the Third Proportional to 119,966 and 262,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,966 and 262,531 is: 574,517.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,966 : 262,531 = 262,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,966/262,531 = 262,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,966x = 262,531 × 262,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,966x = 68,922,525,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,922,525,961/119,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,517.16
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