Finding the Third Proportional to 132,228 and 201,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,228 and 201,456 is: 306,928.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,228 : 201,456 = 201,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,228/201,456 = 201,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,228x = 201,456 × 201,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,228x = 40,584,519,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,584,519,936/132,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,928.34
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