Finding the Third Proportional to 131,904 and 311,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,904 and 311,067 is: 733,584.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,904 : 311,067 = 311,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,904/311,067 = 311,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,904x = 311,067 × 311,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,904x = 96,762,678,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,762,678,489/131,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,584.11
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