Finding the Third Proportional to 129,020 and 283,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,020 and 283,476 is: 622,838.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,020 : 283,476 = 283,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,020/283,476 = 283,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,020x = 283,476 × 283,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,020x = 80,358,642,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,358,642,576/129,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,838.65
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