Finding the Third Proportional to 132,698 and 199,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,698 and 199,776 is: 300,761.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,698 : 199,776 = 199,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,698/199,776 = 199,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,698x = 199,776 × 199,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,698x = 39,910,450,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,910,450,176/132,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,761.50
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