Finding the Third Proportional to 131,308 and 286,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,308 and 286,374 is: 624,562.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,308 : 286,374 = 286,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,308/286,374 = 286,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,308x = 286,374 × 286,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,308x = 82,010,067,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,010,067,876/131,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,562.62
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