Finding the Third Proportional to 120,911 and 187,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,911 and 187,851 is: 291,851.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,911 : 187,851 = 187,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,911/187,851 = 187,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,911x = 187,851 × 187,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,911x = 35,287,998,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,287,998,201/120,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,851.02
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