Finding the Third Proportional to 132,971.63 and 284,628.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,971.63 and 284,628.94 is: 609,255.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,971.63 : 284,628.94 = 284,628.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,971.63/284,628.94 = 284,628.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,971.63x = 284,628.94 × 284,628.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,971.63x = 81,013,632,062.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,013,632,062.38/132,971.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,255.04
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