Finding the Third Proportional to 120,602 and 259,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,602 and 259,644 is: 558,987.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,602 : 259,644 = 259,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,602/259,644 = 259,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,602x = 259,644 × 259,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,602x = 67,415,006,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,415,006,736/120,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,987.47
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