Finding the Third Proportional to 120,587 and 261,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,587 and 261,933 is: 568,957.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,587 : 261,933 = 261,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,587/261,933 = 261,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,587x = 261,933 × 261,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,587x = 68,608,896,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,608,896,489/120,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,957.65
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