Finding the Third Proportional to 132,312 and 312,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,312 and 312,084 is: 736,111.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,312 : 312,084 = 312,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,312/312,084 = 312,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,312x = 312,084 × 312,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,312x = 97,396,423,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,396,423,056/132,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,111.79
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