Finding the Third Proportional to 130,011 and 194,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,011 and 194,166 is: 289,978.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,011 : 194,166 = 194,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,011/194,166 = 194,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,011x = 194,166 × 194,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,011x = 37,700,435,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,700,435,556/130,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,978.81
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