Finding the Third Proportional to 130,512 and 250,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,512 and 250,652 is: 481,384.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,512 : 250,652 = 250,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,512/250,652 = 250,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,512x = 250,652 × 250,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,512x = 62,826,425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,826,425,104/130,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,384.28
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