Finding the Third Proportional to 131,284.50 and 267,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,284.50 and 267,387 is: 544,586.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,284.50 : 267,387 = 267,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,284.50/267,387 = 267,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,284.50x = 267,387 × 267,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,284.50x = 71,495,807,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,495,807,769/131,284.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,586.82
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