Finding the Third Proportional to 131,601 and 187,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,601 and 187,559 is: 267,310.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,601 : 187,559 = 187,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,601/187,559 = 187,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,601x = 187,559 × 187,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,601x = 35,178,378,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,178,378,481/131,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,310.88
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