Finding the Third Proportional to 132,366 and 288,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,366 and 288,519 is: 628,886.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,366 : 288,519 = 288,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,366/288,519 = 288,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,366x = 288,519 × 288,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,366x = 83,243,213,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,243,213,361/132,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,886.67
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