Finding the Third Proportional to 121,035 and 265,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,035 and 265,962 is: 584,424.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,035 : 265,962 = 265,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,035/265,962 = 265,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,035x = 265,962 × 265,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,035x = 70,735,785,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,735,785,444/121,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,424.22
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