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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,234.50 and 286,161.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,234.50 and 286,161.50 is: 623,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,234.50 : 286,161.50 = 286,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,234.50/286,161.50 = 286,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,234.50x = 286,161.50 × 286,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,234.50x = 81,888,404,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,888,404,082.25/131,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,985.34

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