Finding the Third Proportional to 132,384.75 and 202,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,384.75 and 202,041 is: 308,347.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,384.75 : 202,041 = 202,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,384.75/202,041 = 202,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,384.75x = 202,041 × 202,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,384.75x = 40,820,565,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,820,565,681/132,384.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,347.95
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