Finding the Third Proportional to 82,450 and 120,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,450 and 120,219 is: 175,289.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,450 : 120,219 = 120,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,450/120,219 = 120,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,450x = 120,219 × 120,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,450x = 14,452,607,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,452,607,961/82,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,289.36
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