Finding the Third Proportional to 132,931 and 204,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,931 and 204,324 is: 314,059.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,931 : 204,324 = 204,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,931/204,324 = 204,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,931x = 204,324 × 204,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,931x = 41,748,296,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,748,296,976/132,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,059.90
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