Finding the Third Proportional to 132,330 and 288,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,330 and 288,450 is: 628,756.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,330 : 288,450 = 288,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,330/288,450 = 288,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,330x = 288,450 × 288,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,330x = 83,203,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,203,402,500/132,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,756.91
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