Finding the Third Proportional to 132,330 and 312,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,330 and 312,121 is: 736,186.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,330 : 312,121 = 312,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,330/312,121 = 312,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,330x = 312,121 × 312,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,330x = 97,419,518,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,419,518,641/132,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,186.19
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