Finding the Third Proportional to 132,750 and 210,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,750 and 210,306 is: 333,172.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,750 : 210,306 = 210,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,750/210,306 = 210,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,750x = 210,306 × 210,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,750x = 44,228,613,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,228,613,636/132,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,172.23
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