Finding the Third Proportional to 131,674 and 202,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,674 and 202,260 is: 310,684.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,674 : 202,260 = 202,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,674/202,260 = 202,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,674x = 202,260 × 202,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,674x = 40,909,107,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,909,107,600/131,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,684.78
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