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Finding the Third Proportional to 131,591 and 288,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 131,591 and 288,220 is: 631,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,591 : 288,220 = 288,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,591/288,220 = 288,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,591x = 288,220 × 288,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,591x = 83,070,768,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,070,768,400/131,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,280.01

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