Finding the Third Proportional to 132,552 and 290,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,552 and 290,304 is: 635,798.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,552 : 290,304 = 290,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,552/290,304 = 290,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,552x = 290,304 × 290,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,552x = 84,276,412,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,276,412,416/132,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,798.87
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