Finding the Third Proportional to 132,207 and 312,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,207 and 312,032 is: 736,450.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,207 : 312,032 = 312,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,207/312,032 = 312,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,207x = 312,032 × 312,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,207x = 97,363,969,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,363,969,024/132,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,450.94
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