Finding the Third Proportional to 132,256 and 201,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,256 and 201,152 is: 305,937.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,256 : 201,152 = 201,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,256/201,152 = 201,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,256x = 201,152 × 201,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,256x = 40,462,127,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,462,127,104/132,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,937.93
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