Finding the Third Proportional to 131,564 and 205,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,564 and 205,038 is: 319,544.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,564 : 205,038 = 205,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,564/205,038 = 205,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,564x = 205,038 × 205,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,564x = 42,040,581,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,040,581,444/131,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,544.72
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