Finding the Third Proportional to 130,952 and 196,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,952 and 196,210 is: 293,988.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,952 : 196,210 = 196,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,952/196,210 = 196,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,952x = 196,210 × 196,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,952x = 38,498,364,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,498,364,100/130,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,988.36
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