Finding the Third Proportional to 120,611 and 182,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,611 and 182,145 is: 275,072.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,611 : 182,145 = 182,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,611/182,145 = 182,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,611x = 182,145 × 182,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,611x = 33,176,801,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,176,801,025/120,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,072.76
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