Finding the Third Proportional to 120,171 and 186,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,171 and 186,819 is: 290,430.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,171 : 186,819 = 186,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,171/186,819 = 186,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,171x = 186,819 × 186,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,171x = 34,901,338,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,901,338,761/120,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,430.63
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