Finding the Third Proportional to 131,356.69 and 230,181.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,356.69 and 230,181.75 is: 403,356.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,356.69 : 230,181.75 = 230,181.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,356.69/230,181.75 = 230,181.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,356.69x = 230,181.75 × 230,181.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,356.69x = 52,983,638,033.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,983,638,033.06/131,356.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,356.99
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