Finding the Third Proportional to 131,094 and 200,461.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,094 and 200,461.50 is: 306,534.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,094 : 200,461.50 = 200,461.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,094/200,461.50 = 200,461.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,094x = 200,461.50 × 200,461.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,094x = 40,184,812,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,184,812,982.25/131,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,534.34
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