Finding the Third Proportional to 132,046 and 195,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,046 and 195,157 is: 288,431.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,046 : 195,157 = 195,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,046/195,157 = 195,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,046x = 195,157 × 195,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,046x = 38,086,254,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,086,254,649/132,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,431.72
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