Finding the Third Proportional to 130,140 and 191,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,140 and 191,106 is: 280,632.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,140 : 191,106 = 191,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,140/191,106 = 191,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,140x = 191,106 × 191,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,140x = 36,521,503,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,521,503,236/130,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,632.42
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