Finding the Third Proportional to 130,672 and 195,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,672 and 195,496 is: 292,478.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,672 : 195,496 = 195,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,672/195,496 = 195,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,672x = 195,496 × 195,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,672x = 38,218,686,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,218,686,016/130,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,478.01
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