Finding the Third Proportional to 131,376 and 202,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,376 and 202,248 is: 311,352.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,376 : 202,248 = 202,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,376/202,248 = 202,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,376x = 202,248 × 202,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,376x = 40,904,253,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,904,253,504/131,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,352.56
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