Finding the Third Proportional to 57,213 and 132,882.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,213 and 132,882.75 is: 308,633.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,213 : 132,882.75 = 132,882.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,213/132,882.75 = 132,882.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,213x = 132,882.75 × 132,882.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,213x = 17,657,825,247.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,657,825,247.56/57,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,633.09
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