Finding the Third Proportional to 131,958 and 204,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,958 and 204,237 is: 316,106.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,958 : 204,237 = 204,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,958/204,237 = 204,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,958x = 204,237 × 204,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,958x = 41,712,752,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,712,752,169/131,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,106.28
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