Finding the Third Proportional to 132,736 and 291,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,736 and 291,716 is: 641,108.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,736 : 291,716 = 291,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,736/291,716 = 291,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,736x = 291,716 × 291,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,736x = 85,098,224,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,098,224,656/132,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,108.85
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