Finding the Third Proportional to 130,688 and 192,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,688 and 192,204 is: 282,676.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,688 : 192,204 = 192,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,688/192,204 = 192,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,688x = 192,204 × 192,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,688x = 36,942,377,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,942,377,616/130,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,676.13
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