Finding the Third Proportional to 59,306 and 130,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,306 and 130,276 is: 286,174.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,306 : 130,276 = 130,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,306/130,276 = 130,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,306x = 130,276 × 130,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,306x = 16,971,836,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,971,836,176/59,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,174.02
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