Finding the Third Proportional to 131,020 and 207,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,020 and 207,798 is: 329,568.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,020 : 207,798 = 207,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,020/207,798 = 207,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,020x = 207,798 × 207,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,020x = 43,180,008,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,180,008,804/131,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,568.07
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