Finding the Third Proportional to 102,176.44 and 132,657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,176.44 and 132,657.75 is: 172,232.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,176.44 : 132,657.75 = 132,657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,176.44/132,657.75 = 132,657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,176.44x = 132,657.75 × 132,657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,176.44x = 17,598,078,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,598,078,635.06/102,176.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,232.26
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