Finding the Third Proportional to 132,429 and 170,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,429 and 170,037 is: 218,325.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,429 : 170,037 = 170,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,429/170,037 = 170,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,429x = 170,037 × 170,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,429x = 28,912,581,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,912,581,369/132,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,325.15
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