Finding the Third Proportional to 130,152 and 263,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,152 and 263,926 is: 535,196.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,152 : 263,926 = 263,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,152/263,926 = 263,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,152x = 263,926 × 263,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,152x = 69,656,933,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,656,933,476/130,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,196.80
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