Finding the Third Proportional to 130,373 and 274,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,373 and 274,757 is: 579,041.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,373 : 274,757 = 274,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,373/274,757 = 274,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,373x = 274,757 × 274,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,373x = 75,491,409,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,491,409,049/130,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,041.74
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