Finding the Third Proportional to 131,204.25 and 286,149.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,204.25 and 286,149.38 is: 624,076.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,204.25 : 286,149.38 = 286,149.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,204.25/286,149.38 = 286,149.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,204.25x = 286,149.38 × 286,149.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,204.25x = 81,881,464,812.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,881,464,812.89/131,204.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,076.31
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