Finding the Third Proportional to 75,994 and 130,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,994 and 130,393 is: 223,732.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,994 : 130,393 = 130,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,994/130,393 = 130,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,994x = 130,393 × 130,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,994x = 17,002,334,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,002,334,449/75,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,732.59
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