Finding the Third Proportional to 131,301 and 203,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,301 and 203,696 is: 316,007.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,301 : 203,696 = 203,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,301/203,696 = 203,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,301x = 203,696 × 203,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,301x = 41,492,060,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,492,060,416/131,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,007.19
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