Finding the Third Proportional to 130 and 292
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Solution
The third proportional to 130 and 292 is: 655.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130 : 292 = 292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130/292 = 292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130x = 292 × 292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130x = 85,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,264/130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655.88
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