Finding the Third Proportional to 131,108 and 280,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,108 and 280,908 is: 601,864.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,108 : 280,908 = 280,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,108/280,908 = 280,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,108x = 280,908 × 280,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,108x = 78,909,304,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,909,304,464/131,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,864.91
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