Finding the Third Proportional to 131,959.13 and 268,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,959.13 and 268,596 is: 546,713.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,959.13 : 268,596 = 268,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,959.13/268,596 = 268,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,959.13x = 268,596 × 268,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,959.13x = 72,143,811,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,143,811,216/131,959.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,713.32
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