Finding the Third Proportional to 131,260 and 202,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,260 and 202,002 is: 310,870.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,260 : 202,002 = 202,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,260/202,002 = 202,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,260x = 202,002 × 202,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,260x = 40,804,808,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,804,808,004/131,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,870.09
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