Finding the Third Proportional to 131,238 and 286,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,238 and 286,533 is: 625,589.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,238 : 286,533 = 286,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,238/286,533 = 286,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,238x = 286,533 × 286,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,238x = 82,101,160,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,101,160,089/131,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,589.85
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