Finding the Third Proportional to 132,880.50 and 201,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,880.50 and 201,780 is: 306,404.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,880.50 : 201,780 = 201,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,880.50/201,780 = 201,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,880.50x = 201,780 × 201,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,880.50x = 40,715,168,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,715,168,400/132,880.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,404.39
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