Finding the Third Proportional to 131,224 and 203,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,224 and 203,580 is: 315,832.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,224 : 203,580 = 203,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,224/203,580 = 203,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,224x = 203,580 × 203,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,224x = 41,444,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,444,816,400/131,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,832.59
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