Finding the Third Proportional to 132 and 132
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Solution
The third proportional to 132 and 132 is: 132
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132 : 132 = 132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132/132 = 132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132x = 132 × 132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132x = 17,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,424/132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132
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