Finding the Third Proportional to 130,377 and 274,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,377 and 274,767 is: 579,066.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,377 : 274,767 = 274,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,377/274,767 = 274,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,377x = 274,767 × 274,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,377x = 75,496,904,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,496,904,289/130,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,066.13
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