Finding the Third Proportional to 131,322 and 191,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,322 and 191,238 is: 278,490.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,322 : 191,238 = 191,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,322/191,238 = 191,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,322x = 191,238 × 191,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,322x = 36,571,972,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,571,972,644/131,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,490.83
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