Finding the Third Proportional to 132,160 and 282,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,160 and 282,752 is: 604,938.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,160 : 282,752 = 282,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,160/282,752 = 282,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,160x = 282,752 × 282,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,160x = 79,948,693,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,948,693,504/132,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,938.66
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