Finding the Third Proportional to 131,690 and 283,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,690 and 283,354 is: 609,685.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,690 : 283,354 = 283,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,690/283,354 = 283,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,690x = 283,354 × 283,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,690x = 80,289,489,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,289,489,316/131,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,685.54
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