Finding the Third Proportional to 131,310 and 208,447.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,310 and 208,447.50 is: 330,899.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,310 : 208,447.50 = 208,447.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,310/208,447.50 = 208,447.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,310x = 208,447.50 × 208,447.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,310x = 43,450,360,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,450,360,256.25/131,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,899.10
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