Finding the Third Proportional to 130,346 and 285,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,346 and 285,600 is: 625,775.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,346 : 285,600 = 285,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,346/285,600 = 285,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,346x = 285,600 × 285,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,346x = 81,567,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,567,360,000/130,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,775.70
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