Finding the Third Proportional to 131,490 and 213,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,490 and 213,633 is: 347,091.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,490 : 213,633 = 213,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,490/213,633 = 213,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,490x = 213,633 × 213,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,490x = 45,639,058,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,639,058,689/131,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,091.48
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