Finding the Third Proportional to 130,258 and 194,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,258 and 194,840 is: 291,441.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,258 : 194,840 = 194,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,258/194,840 = 194,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,258x = 194,840 × 194,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,258x = 37,962,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,962,625,600/130,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,441.80
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