Finding the Third Proportional to 132,696 and 199,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,696 and 199,773 is: 300,757.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,696 : 199,773 = 199,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,696/199,773 = 199,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,696x = 199,773 × 199,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,696x = 39,909,251,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,909,251,529/132,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,757.00
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