Finding the Third Proportional to 132,403 and 196,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,403 and 196,033 is: 290,242.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,403 : 196,033 = 196,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,403/196,033 = 196,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,403x = 196,033 × 196,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,403x = 38,428,937,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,428,937,089/132,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,242.19
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