Finding the Third Proportional to 132,048 and 257,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,048 and 257,481 is: 502,063.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,048 : 257,481 = 257,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,048/257,481 = 257,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,048x = 257,481 × 257,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,048x = 66,296,465,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,296,465,361/132,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,063.38
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