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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,571 and 285,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,571 and 285,309 is: 618,686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,571 : 285,309 = 285,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,571/285,309 = 285,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,571x = 285,309 × 285,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,571x = 81,401,225,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401,225,481/131,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,686.68

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