Finding the Third Proportional to 132,632 and 202,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,632 and 202,821 is: 310,154.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,632 : 202,821 = 202,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,632/202,821 = 202,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,632x = 202,821 × 202,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,632x = 41,136,358,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,136,358,041/132,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,154.10
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