Finding the Third Proportional to 131,031 and 201,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,031 and 201,420 is: 309,621.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,031 : 201,420 = 201,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,031/201,420 = 201,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,031x = 201,420 × 201,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,031x = 40,570,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,570,016,400/131,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,621.51
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