Finding the Third Proportional to 130,333 and 283,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,333 and 283,993 is: 618,815.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,333 : 283,993 = 283,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,333/283,993 = 283,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,333x = 283,993 × 283,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,333x = 80,652,024,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,652,024,049/130,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,815.07
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