Finding the Third Proportional to 130,806 and 282,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,806 and 282,336 is: 609,403.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,806 : 282,336 = 282,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,806/282,336 = 282,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,806x = 282,336 × 282,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,806x = 79,713,616,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,713,616,896/130,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,403.37
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