Finding the Third Proportional to 130,968 and 191,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,968 and 191,916 is: 281,227.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,968 : 191,916 = 191,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,968/191,916 = 191,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,968x = 191,916 × 191,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,968x = 36,831,751,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,831,751,056/130,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,227.10
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