Finding the Third Proportional to 132,415 and 199,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,415 and 199,868 is: 301,681.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,415 : 199,868 = 199,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,415/199,868 = 199,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,415x = 199,868 × 199,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,415x = 39,947,217,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,947,217,424/132,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,681.97
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