Finding the Third Proportional to 130,331 and 285,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,331 and 285,610 is: 625,891.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,331 : 285,610 = 285,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,331/285,610 = 285,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,331x = 285,610 × 285,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,331x = 81,573,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,573,072,100/130,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,891.55
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