Finding the Third Proportional to 131,004 and 207,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,004 and 207,765 is: 329,503.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,004 : 207,765 = 207,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,004/207,765 = 207,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,004x = 207,765 × 207,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,004x = 43,166,295,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,166,295,225/131,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,503.64
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