Finding the Third Proportional to 130,064 and 176,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,064 and 176,656 is: 239,938.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,064 : 176,656 = 176,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,064/176,656 = 176,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,064x = 176,656 × 176,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,064x = 31,207,342,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,207,342,336/130,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,938.36
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