Finding the Third Proportional to 132,744 and 313,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,744 and 313,248 is: 739,199.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,744 : 313,248 = 313,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,744/313,248 = 313,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,744x = 313,248 × 313,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,744x = 98,124,309,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,124,309,504/132,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,199.58
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