Finding the Third Proportional to 57,611 and 119,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,611 and 119,221 is: 246,717.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,611 : 119,221 = 119,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,611/119,221 = 119,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,611x = 119,221 × 119,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,611x = 14,213,646,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,213,646,841/57,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,717.59
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