Finding the Third Proportional to 130,938.50 and 209,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,938.50 and 209,206 is: 334,257.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,938.50 : 209,206 = 209,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,938.50/209,206 = 209,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,938.50x = 209,206 × 209,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,938.50x = 43,767,150,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,767,150,436/130,938.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,257.31
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