Finding the Third Proportional to 120,930 and 181,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,930 and 181,859 is: 273,486.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,930 : 181,859 = 181,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,930/181,859 = 181,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,930x = 181,859 × 181,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,930x = 33,072,695,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,072,695,881/120,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,486.28
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