Finding the Third Proportional to 130,012 and 281,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,012 and 281,346 is: 608,832.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,012 : 281,346 = 281,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,012/281,346 = 281,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,012x = 281,346 × 281,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,012x = 79,155,571,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,155,571,716/130,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,832.81
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