Finding the Third Proportional to 130,230 and 264,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,230 and 264,082 is: 535,508.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,230 : 264,082 = 264,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,230/264,082 = 264,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,230x = 264,082 × 264,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,230x = 69,739,302,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,739,302,724/130,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,508.74
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