Finding the Third Proportional to 130,761 and 279,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,761 and 279,504 is: 597,444.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,761 : 279,504 = 279,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,761/279,504 = 279,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,761x = 279,504 × 279,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,761x = 78,122,486,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,122,486,016/130,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,444.85
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