Finding the Third Proportional to 120,632 and 177,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,632 and 177,342 is: 260,711.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,632 : 177,342 = 177,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,632/177,342 = 177,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,632x = 177,342 × 177,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,632x = 31,450,184,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,450,184,964/120,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,711.79
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