Finding the Third Proportional to 120,656 and 182,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,656 and 182,992 is: 277,533.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,656 : 182,992 = 182,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,656/182,992 = 182,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,656x = 182,992 × 182,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,656x = 33,486,072,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,486,072,064/120,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,533.42
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