Finding the Third Proportional to 132,410 and 283,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,410 and 283,766 is: 608,134.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,410 : 283,766 = 283,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,410/283,766 = 283,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,410x = 283,766 × 283,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,410x = 80,523,142,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,523,142,756/132,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,134.90
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