Finding the Third Proportional to 121,344 and 181,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 121,344 and 181,080 is: 270,223.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,344 : 181,080 = 181,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,344/181,080 = 181,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,344x = 181,080 × 181,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,344x = 32,789,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,789,966,400/121,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,223.22
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