Finding the Third Proportional to 130,386 and 196,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,386 and 196,827 is: 297,124.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,386 : 196,827 = 196,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,386/196,827 = 196,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,386x = 196,827 × 196,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,386x = 38,740,867,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,740,867,929/130,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,124.45
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