Finding the Third Proportional to 130,975 and 200,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,975 and 200,221 is: 306,077.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,975 : 200,221 = 200,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,975/200,221 = 200,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,975x = 200,221 × 200,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,975x = 40,088,448,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,088,448,841/130,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,077.11
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