Finding the Third Proportional to 131,244 and 286,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,244 and 286,546 is: 625,618.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,244 : 286,546 = 286,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,244/286,546 = 286,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,244x = 286,546 × 286,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,244x = 82,108,610,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,108,610,116/131,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,618.01
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