Finding the Third Proportional to 120,226 and 173,175
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,226 and 173,175 is: 249,443.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,226 : 173,175 = 173,175 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,226/173,175 = 173,175/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,226x = 173,175 × 173,175 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,226x = 29,989,580,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,989,580,625/120,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,443.39
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