Finding the Third Proportional to 130,713 and 195,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,713 and 195,549 is: 292,544.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,713 : 195,549 = 195,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,713/195,549 = 195,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,713x = 195,549 × 195,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,713x = 38,239,411,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,239,411,401/130,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,544.82
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