Finding the Third Proportional to 130,036 and 200,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,036 and 200,454 is: 309,005.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,036 : 200,454 = 200,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,036/200,454 = 200,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,036x = 200,454 × 200,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,036x = 40,181,806,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,181,806,116/130,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,005.25
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