Finding the Third Proportional to 130,410 and 274,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,410 and 274,833 is: 579,197.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,410 : 274,833 = 274,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,410/274,833 = 274,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,410x = 274,833 × 274,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,410x = 75,533,177,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,533,177,889/130,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,197.74
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