Finding the Third Proportional to 132,246 and 290,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,246 and 290,736 is: 639,168.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,246 : 290,736 = 290,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,246/290,736 = 290,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,246x = 290,736 × 290,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,246x = 84,527,421,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,527,421,696/132,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,168.08
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