Finding the Third Proportional to 130,241 and 195,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,241 and 195,325 is: 292,932.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,241 : 195,325 = 195,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,241/195,325 = 195,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,241x = 195,325 × 195,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,241x = 38,151,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,151,855,625/130,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,932.76
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