Finding the Third Proportional to 120,615 and 263,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,615 and 263,586 is: 576,027.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,615 : 263,586 = 263,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,615/263,586 = 263,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,615x = 263,586 × 263,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,615x = 69,477,579,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,477,579,396/120,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,027.69
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