Finding the Third Proportional to 131,410 and 202,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,410 and 202,218 is: 311,179.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,410 : 202,218 = 202,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,410/202,218 = 202,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,410x = 202,218 × 202,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,410x = 40,892,119,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,892,119,524/131,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,179.66
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