Finding the Third Proportional to 131,872 and 293,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,872 and 293,228 is: 652,016.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,872 : 293,228 = 293,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,872/293,228 = 293,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,872x = 293,228 × 293,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,872x = 85,982,659,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,982,659,984/131,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,016.05
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