Finding the Third Proportional to 130,414 and 285,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,414 and 285,830 is: 626,457.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,414 : 285,830 = 285,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,414/285,830 = 285,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,414x = 285,830 × 285,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,414x = 81,698,788,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,698,788,900/130,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,457.20
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