Finding the Third Proportional to 130,260 and 195,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,260 and 195,510 is: 293,445.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,260 : 195,510 = 195,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,260/195,510 = 195,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,260x = 195,510 × 195,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,260x = 38,224,160,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,224,160,100/130,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,445.11
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