Finding the Third Proportional to 132,756 and 291,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,756 and 291,756 is: 641,188.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,756 : 291,756 = 291,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,756/291,756 = 291,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,756x = 291,756 × 291,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,756x = 85,121,563,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,121,563,536/132,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,188.07
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