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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,291 and 285,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,291 and 285,518 is: 625,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,291 : 285,518 = 285,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,291/285,518 = 285,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,291x = 285,518 × 285,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,291x = 81,520,528,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520,528,324/130,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,680.43

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