Finding the Third Proportional to 120,324 and 176,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,324 and 176,382 is: 258,556.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,324 : 176,382 = 176,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,324/176,382 = 176,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,324x = 176,382 × 176,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,324x = 31,110,609,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,110,609,924/120,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,556.98
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