Finding the Third Proportional to 132,330 and 290,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,330 and 290,904 is: 639,500.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,330 : 290,904 = 290,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,330/290,904 = 290,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,330x = 290,904 × 290,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,330x = 84,625,137,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,625,137,216/132,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,500.77
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