Finding the Third Proportional to 130,014 and 206,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,014 and 206,298 is: 327,340.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,014 : 206,298 = 206,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,014/206,298 = 206,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,014x = 206,298 × 206,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,014x = 42,558,864,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,558,864,804/130,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,340.63
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