Finding the Third Proportional to 130,684 and 207,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,684 and 207,150 is: 328,357.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,684 : 207,150 = 207,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,684/207,150 = 207,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,684x = 207,150 × 207,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,684x = 42,911,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,911,122,500/130,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,357.89
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