Finding the Third Proportional to 81,866 and 131,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,866 and 131,331 is: 210,683.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,866 : 131,331 = 131,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,866/131,331 = 131,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,866x = 131,331 × 131,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,866x = 17,247,831,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,247,831,561/81,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,683.70
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