Finding the Third Proportional to 132,593 and 200,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,593 and 200,816 is: 304,141.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,593 : 200,816 = 200,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,593/200,816 = 200,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,593x = 200,816 × 200,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,593x = 40,327,065,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,327,065,856/132,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,141.74
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