Finding the Third Proportional to 132,867 and 221,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,867 and 221,445 is: 369,075
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,867 : 221,445 = 221,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,867/221,445 = 221,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,867x = 221,445 × 221,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,867x = 49,037,888,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,037,888,025/132,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,075
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