Finding the Third Proportional to 59,194 and 130,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,194 and 130,052 is: 285,730.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,194 : 130,052 = 130,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,194/130,052 = 130,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,194x = 130,052 × 130,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,194x = 16,913,522,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,913,522,704/59,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,730.36
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