Finding the Third Proportional to 131,822 and 204,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,822 and 204,286 is: 316,584.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,822 : 204,286 = 204,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,822/204,286 = 204,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,822x = 204,286 × 204,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,822x = 41,732,769,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,732,769,796/131,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,584.26
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