Finding the Third Proportional to 130,465.13 and 283,069.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,465.13 and 283,069.13 is: 614,172.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,465.13 : 283,069.13 = 283,069.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,465.13/283,069.13 = 283,069.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,465.13x = 283,069.13 × 283,069.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,465.13x = 80,128,129,528.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,128,129,528.27/130,465.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,172.79
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