Finding the Third Proportional to 132,534 and 211,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,534 and 211,095 is: 336,223.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,534 : 211,095 = 211,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,534/211,095 = 211,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,534x = 211,095 × 211,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,534x = 44,561,099,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,561,099,025/132,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,223.90
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