Finding the Third Proportional to 119,814 and 131,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,814 and 131,334 is: 143,961.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,814 : 131,334 = 131,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,814/131,334 = 131,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,814x = 131,334 × 131,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,814x = 17,248,619,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,248,619,556/119,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,961.64
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