Finding the Third Proportional to 120,382 and 161,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,382 and 161,051 is: 215,459.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,382 : 161,051 = 161,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,382/161,051 = 161,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,382x = 161,051 × 161,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,382x = 25,937,424,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,937,424,601/120,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,459.33
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