Finding the Third Proportional to 131,264 and 203,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,264 and 203,642 is: 315,928.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,264 : 203,642 = 203,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,264/203,642 = 203,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,264x = 203,642 × 203,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,264x = 41,470,064,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,470,064,164/131,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,928.69
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