Finding the Third Proportional to 131,222 and 314,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,222 and 314,933 is: 755,839.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,222 : 314,933 = 314,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,222/314,933 = 314,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,222x = 314,933 × 314,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,222x = 99,182,794,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,182,794,489/131,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,839.68
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