Finding the Third Proportional to 130,236 and 267,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,236 and 267,376 is: 548,925.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,236 : 267,376 = 267,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,236/267,376 = 267,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,236x = 267,376 × 267,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,236x = 71,489,925,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,489,925,376/130,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,925.99
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