Finding the Third Proportional to 120,676 and 265,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,676 and 265,094 is: 582,343.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,676 : 265,094 = 265,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,676/265,094 = 265,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,676x = 265,094 × 265,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,676x = 70,274,828,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,274,828,836/120,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,343.04
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