Finding the Third Proportional to 130,095 and 284,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,095 and 284,004 is: 619,995.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,095 : 284,004 = 284,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,095/284,004 = 284,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,095x = 284,004 × 284,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,095x = 80,658,272,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,658,272,016/130,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,995.17
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