Finding the Third Proportional to 132,478 and 204,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,478 and 204,670 is: 316,202.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,478 : 204,670 = 204,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,478/204,670 = 204,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,478x = 204,670 × 204,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,478x = 41,889,808,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,889,808,900/132,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,202.00
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