Finding the Third Proportional to 132,194 and 202,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,194 and 202,665 is: 310,703.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,194 : 202,665 = 202,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,194/202,665 = 202,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,194x = 202,665 × 202,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,194x = 41,073,102,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,073,102,225/132,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,703.23
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