Finding the Third Proportional to 130,302 and 203,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,302 and 203,241 is: 317,008.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,302 : 203,241 = 203,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,302/203,241 = 203,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,302x = 203,241 × 203,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,302x = 41,306,904,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,306,904,081/130,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,008.98
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