Finding the Third Proportional to 132,228 and 274,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,228 and 274,608 is: 570,299.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,228 : 274,608 = 274,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,228/274,608 = 274,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,228x = 274,608 × 274,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,228x = 75,409,553,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,409,553,664/132,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,299.43
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