Finding the Third Proportional to 131,450 and 285,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,450 and 285,043 is: 618,102.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,450 : 285,043 = 285,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,450/285,043 = 285,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,450x = 285,043 × 285,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,450x = 81,249,511,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,249,511,849/131,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,102.03
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