Finding the Third Proportional to 131,745 and 310,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,745 and 310,902 is: 733,690.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,745 : 310,902 = 310,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,745/310,902 = 310,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,745x = 310,902 × 310,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,745x = 96,660,053,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,660,053,604/131,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,690.49
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