Finding the Third Proportional to 131,384 and 278,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,384 and 278,452 is: 590,144.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,384 : 278,452 = 278,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,384/278,452 = 278,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,384x = 278,452 × 278,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,384x = 77,535,516,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,535,516,304/131,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,144.28
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