Finding the Third Proportional to 130,624 and 190,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,624 and 190,592 is: 278,090.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,624 : 190,592 = 190,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,624/190,592 = 190,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,624x = 190,592 × 190,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,624x = 36,325,310,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,325,310,464/130,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,090.63
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