Finding the Third Proportional to 131,587.35 and 188,175.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,587.35 and 188,175.97 is: 269,100.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,587.35 : 188,175.97 = 188,175.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,587.35/188,175.97 = 188,175.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,587.35x = 188,175.97 × 188,175.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,587.35x = 35,410,196,685.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,410,196,685.13/131,587.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,100.31
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