Finding the Third Proportional to 129,009 and 303,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,009 and 303,546 is: 714,215.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,009 : 303,546 = 303,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,009/303,546 = 303,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,009x = 303,546 × 303,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,009x = 92,140,174,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,140,174,116/129,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,215.09
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