Finding the Third Proportional to 130,337 and 284,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,337 and 284,001 is: 618,830.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,337 : 284,001 = 284,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,337/284,001 = 284,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,337x = 284,001 × 284,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,337x = 80,656,568,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,656,568,001/130,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,830.94
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