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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,028 and 205,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,028 and 205,446 is: 327,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,028 : 205,446 = 205,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,028/205,446 = 205,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,028x = 205,446 × 205,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,028x = 42,208,058,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208,058,916/129,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,123.25

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