Finding the Third Proportional to 120,723 and 177,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,723 and 177,580 is: 261,214.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,723 : 177,580 = 177,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,723/177,580 = 177,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,723x = 177,580 × 177,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,723x = 31,534,656,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,534,656,400/120,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,214.98
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