Finding the Third Proportional to 130,643.50 and 190,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,643.50 and 190,923 is: 279,015.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,643.50 : 190,923 = 190,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,643.50/190,923 = 190,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,643.50x = 190,923 × 190,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,643.50x = 36,451,591,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,451,591,929/130,643.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,015.73
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