Finding the Third Proportional to 130,390 and 285,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,390 and 285,693 is: 625,972.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,390 : 285,693 = 285,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,390/285,693 = 285,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,390x = 285,693 × 285,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,390x = 81,620,490,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,620,490,249/130,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,972.01
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