Finding the Third Proportional to 132,254 and 201,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,254 and 201,149 is: 305,933.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,254 : 201,149 = 201,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,254/201,149 = 201,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,254x = 201,149 × 201,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,254x = 40,460,920,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,460,920,201/132,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,933.43
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