Finding the Third Proportional to 121,068 and 281,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,068 and 281,340 is: 653,782.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,068 : 281,340 = 281,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,068/281,340 = 281,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,068x = 281,340 × 281,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,068x = 79,152,195,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,152,195,600/121,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,782.96
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