Finding the Third Proportional to 120,908 and 173,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,908 and 173,148 is: 247,959.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,908 : 173,148 = 173,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,908/173,148 = 173,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,908x = 173,148 × 173,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,908x = 29,980,229,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,980,229,904/120,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,959.03
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