Finding the Third Proportional to 130,422 and 207,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,422 and 207,306 is: 329,513.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,422 : 207,306 = 207,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,422/207,306 = 207,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,422x = 207,306 × 207,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,422x = 42,975,777,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,975,777,636/130,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,513.25
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