Finding the Third Proportional to 130,218 and 195,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,218 and 195,674 is: 294,032.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,218 : 195,674 = 195,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,218/195,674 = 195,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,218x = 195,674 × 195,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,218x = 38,288,314,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,288,314,276/130,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,032.42
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