Finding the Third Proportional to 120,904 and 177,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,904 and 177,668 is: 261,082.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,904 : 177,668 = 177,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,904/177,668 = 177,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,904x = 177,668 × 177,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,904x = 31,565,918,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,565,918,224/120,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,082.50
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