Finding the Third Proportional to 131,894 and 292,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,894 and 292,252 is: 647,574.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,894 : 292,252 = 292,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,894/292,252 = 292,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,894x = 292,252 × 292,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,894x = 85,411,231,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,411,231,504/131,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,574.81
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