Finding the Third Proportional to 130,112 and 194,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,112 and 194,629 is: 291,137.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,112 : 194,629 = 194,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,112/194,629 = 194,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,112x = 194,629 × 194,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,112x = 37,880,447,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,880,447,641/130,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,137.23
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