Finding the Third Proportional to 73,906 and 131,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,906 and 131,396 is: 233,606.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,906 : 131,396 = 131,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,906/131,396 = 131,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,906x = 131,396 × 131,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,906x = 17,264,908,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,264,908,816/73,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,606.32
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