Finding the Third Proportional to 120,970 and 181,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,970 and 181,576 is: 272,545.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,970 : 181,576 = 181,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,970/181,576 = 181,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,970x = 181,576 × 181,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,970x = 32,969,843,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,969,843,776/120,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,545.62
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