Finding the Third Proportional to 132,204.50 and 198,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,204.50 and 198,600 is: 298,340.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,204.50 : 198,600 = 198,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,204.50/198,600 = 198,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,204.50x = 198,600 × 198,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,204.50x = 39,441,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,441,960,000/132,204.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,340.53
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