Finding the Third Proportional to 131,718 and 288,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,718 and 288,523 is: 631,998.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,718 : 288,523 = 288,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,718/288,523 = 288,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,718x = 288,523 × 288,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,718x = 83,245,521,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,245,521,529/131,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,998.07
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