Finding the Third Proportional to 130,426.31 and 207,473.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,426.31 and 207,473.06 is: 330,033.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,426.31 : 207,473.06 = 207,473.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,426.31/207,473.06 = 207,473.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,426.31x = 207,473.06 × 207,473.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,426.31x = 43,045,071,663.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,045,071,663.13/130,426.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,033.65
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