Finding the Third Proportional to 120,922 and 263,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,922 and 263,349 is: 573,532.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,922 : 263,349 = 263,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,922/263,349 = 263,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,922x = 263,349 × 263,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,922x = 69,352,695,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,352,695,801/120,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,532.49
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