Finding the Third Proportional to 132,352 and 292,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,352 and 292,352 is: 645,775.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,352 : 292,352 = 292,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,352/292,352 = 292,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,352x = 292,352 × 292,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,352x = 85,469,691,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,469,691,904/132,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,775.60
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