Finding the Third Proportional to 132,590 and 205,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,590 and 205,584 is: 318,762.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,590 : 205,584 = 205,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,590/205,584 = 205,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,590x = 205,584 × 205,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,590x = 42,264,781,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,264,781,056/132,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,762.96
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