Finding the Third Proportional to 131,202 and 275,622.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,202 and 275,622.75 is: 579,014.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,202 : 275,622.75 = 275,622.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,202/275,622.75 = 275,622.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,202x = 275,622.75 × 275,622.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,202x = 75,967,900,317.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,967,900,317.56/131,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,014.80
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