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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,104 and 281,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,104 and 281,656 is: 605,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,104 : 281,656 = 281,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,104/281,656 = 281,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,104x = 281,656 × 281,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,104x = 79,330,102,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330,102,336/131,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,092.92

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