Finding the Third Proportional to 120,558 and 261,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,558 and 261,186 is: 565,853.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,558 : 261,186 = 261,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,558/261,186 = 261,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,558x = 261,186 × 261,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,558x = 68,218,126,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,218,126,596/120,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,853.17
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