Finding the Third Proportional to 131,484 and 213,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,484 and 213,618 is: 347,058.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,484 : 213,618 = 213,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,484/213,618 = 213,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,484x = 213,618 × 213,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,484x = 45,632,649,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,632,649,924/131,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,058.58
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