Finding the Third Proportional to 131,215 and 281,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,215 and 281,537 is: 604,070.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,215 : 281,537 = 281,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,215/281,537 = 281,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,215x = 281,537 × 281,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,215x = 79,263,082,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,263,082,369/131,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,070.28
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