Finding the Third Proportional to 130,188 and 195,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,188 and 195,282 is: 292,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,188 : 195,282 = 195,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,188/195,282 = 195,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,188x = 195,282 × 195,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,188x = 38,135,059,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,135,059,524/130,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,923
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