Finding the Third Proportional to 131,244 and 203,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,244 and 203,616 is: 315,896.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,244 : 203,616 = 203,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,244/203,616 = 203,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,244x = 203,616 × 203,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,244x = 41,459,475,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,459,475,456/131,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,896.16
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