Finding the Third Proportional to 130,436 and 207,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,436 and 207,328 is: 329,547.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,436 : 207,328 = 207,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,436/207,328 = 207,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,436x = 207,328 × 207,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,436x = 42,984,899,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,984,899,584/130,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,547.82
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