Finding the Third Proportional to 132,052 and 275,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,052 and 275,048 is: 572,891.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,052 : 275,048 = 275,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,052/275,048 = 275,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,052x = 275,048 × 275,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,052x = 75,651,402,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,651,402,304/132,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,891.00
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