Finding the Third Proportional to 130,464 and 285,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,464 and 285,932 is: 626,664.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,464 : 285,932 = 285,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,464/285,932 = 285,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,464x = 285,932 × 285,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,464x = 81,757,108,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,757,108,624/130,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,664.13
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