Finding the Third Proportional to 130,070 and 190,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,070 and 190,420 is: 278,771.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,070 : 190,420 = 190,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,070/190,420 = 190,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,070x = 190,420 × 190,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,070x = 36,259,776,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,259,776,400/130,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,771.25
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