Finding the Third Proportional to 121,052 and 265,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,052 and 265,992 is: 584,473.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,052 : 265,992 = 265,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,052/265,992 = 265,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,052x = 265,992 × 265,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,052x = 70,751,744,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,751,744,064/121,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,473.98
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