Finding the Third Proportional to 120,639 and 177,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,639 and 177,450 is: 261,014.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,639 : 177,450 = 177,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,639/177,450 = 177,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,639x = 177,450 × 177,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,639x = 31,488,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,488,502,500/120,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,014.29
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