Finding the Third Proportional to 95,280 and 130,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,280 and 130,770 is: 179,479.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,280 : 130,770 = 130,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,280/130,770 = 130,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,280x = 130,770 × 130,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,280x = 17,100,792,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,100,792,900/95,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,479.35
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