Finding the Third Proportional to 120,867 and 262,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,867 and 262,497 is: 570,086.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,867 : 262,497 = 262,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,867/262,497 = 262,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,867x = 262,497 × 262,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,867x = 68,904,675,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,904,675,009/120,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,086.75
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