Finding the Third Proportional to 57,480 and 120,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,480 and 120,192 is: 251,324.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,480 : 120,192 = 120,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,480/120,192 = 120,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,480x = 120,192 × 120,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,480x = 14,446,116,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,446,116,864/57,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,324.23
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