Finding the Third Proportional to 130,715 and 195,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,715 and 195,552 is: 292,549.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,715 : 195,552 = 195,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,715/195,552 = 195,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,715x = 195,552 × 195,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,715x = 38,240,584,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,240,584,704/130,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,549.32
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