Finding the Third Proportional to 132,784 and 210,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,784 and 210,224 is: 332,827.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,784 : 210,224 = 210,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,784/210,224 = 210,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,784x = 210,224 × 210,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,784x = 44,194,130,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,194,130,176/132,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,827.22
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