Finding the Third Proportional to 120,888 and 261,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,888 and 261,240 is: 564,541.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,888 : 261,240 = 261,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,888/261,240 = 261,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,888x = 261,240 × 261,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,888x = 68,246,337,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,246,337,600/120,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,541.87
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