Finding the Third Proportional to 132,261 and 285,430.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,261 and 285,430.50 is: 615,983.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,261 : 285,430.50 = 285,430.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,261/285,430.50 = 285,430.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,261x = 285,430.50 × 285,430.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,261x = 81,470,570,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,470,570,330.25/132,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,983.32
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