Finding the Third Proportional to 120,056 and 162,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,056 and 162,785 is: 220,721.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,056 : 162,785 = 162,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,056/162,785 = 162,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,056x = 162,785 × 162,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,056x = 26,498,956,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,498,956,225/120,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,721.63
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