Finding the Third Proportional to 120,782 and 259,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,782 and 259,096 is: 555,800.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,782 : 259,096 = 259,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,782/259,096 = 259,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,782x = 259,096 × 259,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,782x = 67,130,737,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,130,737,216/120,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,800.84
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