Finding the Third Proportional to 130,522 and 207,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,522 and 207,687 is: 330,472.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,522 : 207,687 = 207,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,522/207,687 = 207,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,522x = 207,687 × 207,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,522x = 43,133,889,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,133,889,969/130,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,472.18
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