Finding the Third Proportional to 130,296 and 285,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,296 and 285,530 is: 625,709.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,296 : 285,530 = 285,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,296/285,530 = 285,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,296x = 285,530 × 285,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,296x = 81,527,380,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,527,380,900/130,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,709.01
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