Finding the Third Proportional to 129,002 and 199,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,002 and 199,338 is: 308,023.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,002 : 199,338 = 199,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,002/199,338 = 199,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,002x = 199,338 × 199,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,002x = 39,735,638,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,735,638,244/129,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,023.43
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