Finding the Third Proportional to 130,661 and 286,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,661 and 286,232 is: 627,032.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,661 : 286,232 = 286,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,661/286,232 = 286,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,661x = 286,232 × 286,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,661x = 81,928,757,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,928,757,824/130,661 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,032.99
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