Finding the Third Proportional to 132,766 and 210,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,766 and 210,329 is: 333,204.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,766 : 210,329 = 210,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,766/210,329 = 210,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,766x = 210,329 × 210,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,766x = 44,238,288,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,238,288,241/132,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,204.95
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