Finding the Third Proportional to 131,456 and 283,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,456 and 283,264 is: 610,382.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,456 : 283,264 = 283,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,456/283,264 = 283,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,456x = 283,264 × 283,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,456x = 80,238,493,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,238,493,696/131,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,382.89
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