Finding the Third Proportional to 131,722 and 283,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,722 and 283,413 is: 609,791.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,722 : 283,413 = 283,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,722/283,413 = 283,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,722x = 283,413 × 283,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,722x = 80,322,928,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,322,928,569/131,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,791.29
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