Finding the Third Proportional to 132,376 and 202,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,376 and 202,027 is: 308,325.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,376 : 202,027 = 202,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,376/202,027 = 202,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,376x = 202,027 × 202,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,376x = 40,814,908,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,814,908,729/132,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,325.59
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