Finding the Third Proportional to 130,034 and 174,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,034 and 174,315 is: 233,675.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,034 : 174,315 = 174,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,034/174,315 = 174,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,034x = 174,315 × 174,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,034x = 30,385,719,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,385,719,225/130,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,675.19
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