Finding the Third Proportional to 130,812 and 195,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,812 and 195,708 is: 292,798.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,812 : 195,708 = 195,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,812/195,708 = 195,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,812x = 195,708 × 195,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,812x = 38,301,621,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,301,621,264/130,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,798.99
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