Finding the Third Proportional to 131,406 and 210,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,406 and 210,778 is: 338,092.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,406 : 210,778 = 210,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,406/210,778 = 210,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,406x = 210,778 × 210,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,406x = 44,427,365,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,427,365,284/131,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,092.36
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