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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,042 and 277,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,042 and 277,859 is: 598,298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,042 : 277,859 = 277,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,042/277,859 = 277,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,042x = 277,859 × 277,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,042x = 77,205,623,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205,623,881/129,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,298.41

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