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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,039 and 277,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,039 and 277,853 is: 598,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,039 : 277,853 = 277,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,039/277,853 = 277,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,039x = 277,853 × 277,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,039x = 77,202,289,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,202,289,609/129,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,286.48

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