Finding the Third Proportional to 132,120 and 277,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,120 and 277,164 is: 581,440.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,120 : 277,164 = 277,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,120/277,164 = 277,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,120x = 277,164 × 277,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,120x = 76,819,882,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,819,882,896/132,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,440.23
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