Finding the Third Proportional to 130,037 and 204,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,037 and 204,041 is: 320,160.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,037 : 204,041 = 204,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,037/204,041 = 204,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,037x = 204,041 × 204,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,037x = 41,632,729,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,632,729,681/130,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,160.64
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