Finding the Third Proportional to 132,127 and 233,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,127 and 233,222 is: 411,668.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,127 : 233,222 = 233,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,127/233,222 = 233,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,127x = 233,222 × 233,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,127x = 54,392,501,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,392,501,284/132,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,668.33
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