Finding the Third Proportional to 131,302 and 203,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,302 and 203,691 is: 315,989.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,302 : 203,691 = 203,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,302/203,691 = 203,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,302x = 203,691 × 203,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,302x = 41,490,023,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,490,023,481/131,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,989.27
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