Finding the Third Proportional to 132,302 and 204,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,302 and 204,916 is: 317,384.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,302 : 204,916 = 204,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,302/204,916 = 204,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,302x = 204,916 × 204,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,302x = 41,990,567,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,990,567,056/132,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,384.22
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