Finding the Third Proportional to 132,290 and 198,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,290 and 198,735 is: 298,553.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,290 : 198,735 = 198,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,290/198,735 = 198,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,290x = 198,735 × 198,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,290x = 39,495,600,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,495,600,225/132,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,553.18
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