Finding the Third Proportional to 130,167 and 263,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,167 and 263,955 is: 535,252.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,167 : 263,955 = 263,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,167/263,955 = 263,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,167x = 263,955 × 263,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,167x = 69,672,242,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,672,242,025/130,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,252.73
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