Finding the Third Proportional to 130,826 and 201,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,826 and 201,342 is: 309,866.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,826 : 201,342 = 201,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,826/201,342 = 201,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,826x = 201,342 × 201,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,826x = 40,538,600,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,538,600,964/130,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,866.55
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