Finding the Third Proportional to 74,308 and 131,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,308 and 131,000 is: 230,944.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,308 : 131,000 = 131,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,308/131,000 = 131,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,308x = 131,000 × 131,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,308x = 17,161,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,161,000,000/74,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,944.18
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