Finding the Third Proportional to 130,348 and 285,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,348 and 285,604 is: 625,783.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,348 : 285,604 = 285,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,348/285,604 = 285,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,348x = 285,604 × 285,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,348x = 81,569,644,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,569,644,816/130,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,783.63
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