Finding the Third Proportional to 132,543 and 284,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,543 and 284,861 is: 612,222.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,543 : 284,861 = 284,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,543/284,861 = 284,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,543x = 284,861 × 284,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,543x = 81,145,789,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,145,789,321/132,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,222.37
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