Finding the Third Proportional to 132,215 and 257,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,215 and 257,788 is: 502,625.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,215 : 257,788 = 257,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,215/257,788 = 257,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,215x = 257,788 × 257,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,215x = 66,454,652,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,454,652,944/132,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,625.67
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