Finding the Third Proportional to 120,912.75 and 263,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,912.75 and 263,331 is: 573,497.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,912.75 : 263,331 = 263,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,912.75/263,331 = 263,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,912.75x = 263,331 × 263,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,912.75x = 69,343,215,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,343,215,561/120,912.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,497.96
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