Finding the Third Proportional to 120,564 and 169,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,564 and 169,828 is: 239,221.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,564 : 169,828 = 169,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,564/169,828 = 169,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,564x = 169,828 × 169,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,564x = 28,841,549,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,841,549,584/120,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,221.90
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