Finding the Third Proportional to 131,345 and 208,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,345 and 208,013 is: 329,433.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,345 : 208,013 = 208,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,345/208,013 = 208,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,345x = 208,013 × 208,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,345x = 43,269,408,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,269,408,169/131,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,433.23
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