Finding the Third Proportional to 120,636 and 255,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,636 and 255,852 is: 542,626.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,636 : 255,852 = 255,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,636/255,852 = 255,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,636x = 255,852 × 255,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,636x = 65,460,245,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,460,245,904/120,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,626.13
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