Finding the Third Proportional to 130,025 and 206,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,025 and 206,319 is: 327,379.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,025 : 206,319 = 206,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,025/206,319 = 206,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,025x = 206,319 × 206,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,025x = 42,567,529,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,567,529,761/130,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,379.58
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