Finding the Third Proportional to 132,210 and 204,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,210 and 204,660 is: 316,812.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,210 : 204,660 = 204,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,210/204,660 = 204,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,210x = 204,660 × 204,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,210x = 41,885,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,885,715,600/132,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,812.01
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