Finding the Third Proportional to 120,418 and 187,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,418 and 187,521 is: 292,017.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,418 : 187,521 = 187,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,418/187,521 = 187,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,418x = 187,521 × 187,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,418x = 35,164,125,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,164,125,441/120,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,017.19
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