Finding the Third Proportional to 131,809 and 289,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,809 and 289,858 is: 637,419.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,809 : 289,858 = 289,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,809/289,858 = 289,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,809x = 289,858 × 289,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,809x = 84,017,660,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,017,660,164/131,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,419.75
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