Finding the Third Proportional to 130,539 and 195,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,539 and 195,321 is: 292,252.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,539 : 195,321 = 195,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,539/195,321 = 195,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,539x = 195,321 × 195,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,539x = 38,150,293,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,150,293,041/130,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,252.07
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