Finding the Third Proportional to 132,198 and 279,463.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,198 and 279,463.50 is: 590,779.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,198 : 279,463.50 = 279,463.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,198/279,463.50 = 279,463.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,198x = 279,463.50 × 279,463.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,198x = 78,099,847,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,099,847,832.25/132,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,779.34
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