Finding the Third Proportional to 130,158 and 284,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,158 and 284,184 is: 620,480.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,158 : 284,184 = 284,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,158/284,184 = 284,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,158x = 284,184 × 284,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,158x = 80,760,545,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,760,545,856/130,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,480.85
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