Finding the Third Proportional to 130,336 and 285,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,336 and 285,618 is: 625,902.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,336 : 285,618 = 285,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,336/285,618 = 285,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,336x = 285,618 × 285,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,336x = 81,577,641,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,577,641,924/130,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,902.60
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