Finding the Third Proportional to 130,016 and 282,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,016 and 282,704 is: 614,705.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,016 : 282,704 = 282,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,016/282,704 = 282,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,016x = 282,704 × 282,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,016x = 79,921,551,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,921,551,616/130,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,705.51
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