Finding the Third Proportional to 130,674 and 286,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,674 and 286,254 is: 627,067.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,674 : 286,254 = 286,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,674/286,254 = 286,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,674x = 286,254 × 286,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,674x = 81,941,352,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,941,352,516/130,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,067.00
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