Finding the Third Proportional to 129,039.75 and 277,853.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,039.75 and 277,853.63 is: 598,285.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,039.75 : 277,853.63 = 277,853.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,039.75/277,853.63 = 277,853.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,039.75x = 277,853.63 × 277,853.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,039.75x = 77,202,636,925.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,202,636,925.64/129,039.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,285.70
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