Finding the Third Proportional to 131,264 and 202,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,264 and 202,008 is: 310,879.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,264 : 202,008 = 202,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,264/202,008 = 202,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,264x = 202,008 × 202,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,264x = 40,807,232,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,807,232,064/131,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,879.08
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