Finding the Third Proportional to 120,674 and 264,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,674 and 264,676 is: 580,517.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,674 : 264,676 = 264,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,674/264,676 = 264,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,674x = 264,676 × 264,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,674x = 70,053,384,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,053,384,976/120,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,517.63
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