Finding the Third Proportional to 130,615 and 266,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,615 and 266,764 is: 544,830.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,615 : 266,764 = 266,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,615/266,764 = 266,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,615x = 266,764 × 266,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,615x = 71,163,031,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,163,031,696/130,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,830.47
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