Finding the Third Proportional to 56,208 and 130,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,208 and 130,128 is: 301,261.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,208 : 130,128 = 130,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,208/130,128 = 130,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,208x = 130,128 × 130,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,208x = 16,933,296,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,933,296,384/56,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,261.32
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