Finding the Third Proportional to 131,299 and 286,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,299 and 286,361 is: 624,548.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,299 : 286,361 = 286,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,299/286,361 = 286,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,299x = 286,361 × 286,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,299x = 82,002,622,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,002,622,321/131,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,548.72
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