Finding the Third Proportional to 120,788 and 177,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,788 and 177,630 is: 261,221.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,788 : 177,630 = 177,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,788/177,630 = 177,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,788x = 177,630 × 177,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,788x = 31,552,416,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,552,416,900/120,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,221.45
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