Finding the Third Proportional to 131,003 and 197,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,003 and 197,607 is: 298,073.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,003 : 197,607 = 197,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,003/197,607 = 197,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,003x = 197,607 × 197,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,003x = 39,048,526,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,048,526,449/131,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,073.53
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