Finding the Third Proportional to 130,491 and 250,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,491 and 250,614 is: 481,315.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,491 : 250,614 = 250,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,491/250,614 = 250,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,491x = 250,614 × 250,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,491x = 62,807,376,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,807,376,996/130,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,315.78
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