Finding the Third Proportional to 131,401 and 203,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,401 and 203,011 is: 313,646.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,401 : 203,011 = 203,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,401/203,011 = 203,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,401x = 203,011 × 203,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,401x = 41,213,466,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,213,466,121/131,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,646.52
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