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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,331 : 285,610 = 285,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,331/285,610 = 285,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,331x = 285,610 × 285,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,331x = 81,573,072,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573,072,100/130,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,891.55

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