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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,068 and 281,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,068 and 281,252 is: 603,524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,068 : 281,252 = 281,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,068/281,252 = 281,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,068x = 281,252 × 281,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,068x = 79,102,687,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102,687,504/131,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,524.03

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