Finding the Third Proportional to 130,914 and 207,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,914 and 207,630 is: 329,301.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,914 : 207,630 = 207,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,914/207,630 = 207,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,914x = 207,630 × 207,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,914x = 43,110,216,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,110,216,900/130,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,301.81
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