Finding the Third Proportional to 132,528 and 276,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,528 and 276,234 is: 575,766.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,528 : 276,234 = 276,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,528/276,234 = 276,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,528x = 276,234 × 276,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,528x = 76,305,222,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,305,222,756/132,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,766.80
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