Finding the Third Proportional to 131,987 and 212,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,987 and 212,507 is: 342,149.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,987 : 212,507 = 212,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,987/212,507 = 212,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,987x = 212,507 × 212,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,987x = 45,159,225,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,159,225,049/131,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,149.04
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