Finding the Third Proportional to 132,348 and 283,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,348 and 283,164 is: 605,841.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,348 : 283,164 = 283,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,348/283,164 = 283,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,348x = 283,164 × 283,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,348x = 80,181,850,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,181,850,896/132,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,841.05
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