Finding the Third Proportional to 120,424 and 187,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,424 and 187,074 is: 290,612.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,424 : 187,074 = 187,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,424/187,074 = 187,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,424x = 187,074 × 187,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,424x = 34,996,681,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,996,681,476/120,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,612.18
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