Finding the Third Proportional to 119,972 and 262,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,972 and 262,543 is: 574,540.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,972 : 262,543 = 262,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,972/262,543 = 262,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,972x = 262,543 × 262,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,972x = 68,928,826,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,928,826,849/119,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,540.95
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