Finding the Third Proportional to 131,997 and 175,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,997 and 175,029 is: 232,089.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,997 : 175,029 = 175,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,997/175,029 = 175,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,997x = 175,029 × 175,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,997x = 30,635,150,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,635,150,841/131,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,089.75
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