Finding the Third Proportional to 130,682 and 195,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,682 and 195,501 is: 292,470.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,682 : 195,501 = 195,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,682/195,501 = 195,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,682x = 195,501 × 195,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,682x = 38,220,641,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,220,641,001/130,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,470.59
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