Finding the Third Proportional to 132,752 and 210,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,752 and 210,309 is: 333,176.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,752 : 210,309 = 210,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,752/210,309 = 210,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,752x = 210,309 × 210,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,752x = 44,229,875,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,229,875,481/132,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,176.72
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