Finding the Third Proportional to 131,184 and 201,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,184 and 201,672 is: 310,034.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,184 : 201,672 = 201,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,184/201,672 = 201,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,184x = 201,672 × 201,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,184x = 40,671,595,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,671,595,584/131,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,034.73
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