Finding the Third Proportional to 131,454 and 203,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,454 and 203,364 is: 314,611.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,454 : 203,364 = 203,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,454/203,364 = 203,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,454x = 203,364 × 203,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,454x = 41,356,916,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,356,916,496/131,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,611.32
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