Finding the Third Proportional to 129,034 and 202,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,034 and 202,767 is: 318,632.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,034 : 202,767 = 202,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,034/202,767 = 202,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,034x = 202,767 × 202,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,034x = 41,114,456,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,114,456,289/129,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,632.73
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