Finding the Third Proportional to 129,013 and 199,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,013 and 199,352 is: 308,040.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,013 : 199,352 = 199,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,013/199,352 = 199,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,013x = 199,352 × 199,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,013x = 39,741,219,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,741,219,904/129,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,040.43
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