Finding the Third Proportional to 130,554 and 195,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,554 and 195,336 is: 292,263.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,554 : 195,336 = 195,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,554/195,336 = 195,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,554x = 195,336 × 195,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,554x = 38,156,152,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,156,152,896/130,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,263.38
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