Finding the Third Proportional to 130,734 and 282,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,734 and 282,204 is: 609,168.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,734 : 282,204 = 282,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,734/282,204 = 282,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,734x = 282,204 × 282,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,734x = 79,639,097,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,639,097,616/130,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,168.98
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