Finding the Third Proportional to 130,548 and 207,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,548 and 207,726 is: 330,530.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,548 : 207,726 = 207,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,548/207,726 = 207,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,548x = 207,726 × 207,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,548x = 43,150,091,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,150,091,076/130,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,530.46
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