Finding the Third Proportional to 130,614 and 195,414.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,614 and 195,414.50 is: 292,363.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,614 : 195,414.50 = 195,414.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,614/195,414.50 = 195,414.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,614x = 195,414.50 × 195,414.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,614x = 38,186,826,810.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,186,826,810.25/130,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,363.96
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