Finding the Third Proportional to 131,951 and 293,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,951 and 293,346 is: 652,150.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,951 : 293,346 = 293,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,951/293,346 = 293,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,951x = 293,346 × 293,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,951x = 86,051,875,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,051,875,716/131,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,150.24
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