Finding the Third Proportional to 131,164 and 307,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,164 and 307,930 is: 722,918.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,164 : 307,930 = 307,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,164/307,930 = 307,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,164x = 307,930 × 307,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,164x = 94,820,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,820,884,900/131,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,918.52
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