Finding the Third Proportional to 131,094 and 281,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,094 and 281,304 is: 603,627.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,094 : 281,304 = 281,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,094/281,304 = 281,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,094x = 281,304 × 281,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,094x = 79,131,940,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,131,940,416/131,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,627.48
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