Finding the Third Proportional to 131,726 and 283,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,726 and 283,459 is: 609,970.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,726 : 283,459 = 283,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,726/283,459 = 283,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,726x = 283,459 × 283,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,726x = 80,349,004,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,349,004,681/131,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,970.73
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