Finding the Third Proportional to 130,612 and 290,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,612 and 290,366 is: 645,518.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,612 : 290,366 = 290,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,612/290,366 = 290,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,612x = 290,366 × 290,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,612x = 84,312,413,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,312,413,956/130,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,518.13
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