Finding the Third Proportional to 131,414 and 202,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,414 and 202,225 is: 311,191.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,414 : 202,225 = 202,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,414/202,225 = 202,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,414x = 202,225 × 202,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,414x = 40,894,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,894,950,625/131,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,191.73
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