Finding the Third Proportional to 132,976 and 290,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,976 and 290,976 is: 636,709.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,976 : 290,976 = 290,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,976/290,976 = 290,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,976x = 290,976 × 290,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,976x = 84,667,032,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,667,032,576/132,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,709.12
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