Finding the Third Proportional to 130,004 and 280,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,004 and 280,232 is: 604,058.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,004 : 280,232 = 280,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,004/280,232 = 280,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,004x = 280,232 × 280,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,004x = 78,529,973,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,529,973,824/130,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,058.14
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