Finding the Third Proportional to 132,516 and 200,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,516 and 200,880 is: 304,512.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,516 : 200,880 = 200,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,516/200,880 = 200,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,516x = 200,880 × 200,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,516x = 40,352,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,352,774,400/132,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,512.47
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