Finding the Third Proportional to 132,878 and 205,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,878 and 205,959 is: 319,233.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,878 : 205,959 = 205,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,878/205,959 = 205,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,878x = 205,959 × 205,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,878x = 42,419,109,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,419,109,681/132,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,233.51
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