Finding the Third Proportional to 130,176 and 284,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,176 and 284,112 is: 620,080.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,176 : 284,112 = 284,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,176/284,112 = 284,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,176x = 284,112 × 284,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,176x = 80,719,628,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,719,628,544/130,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,080.73
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