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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,044 and 277,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,044 and 277,864 is: 598,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,044 : 277,864 = 277,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,044/277,864 = 277,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,044x = 277,864 × 277,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,044x = 77,208,402,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,208,402,496/129,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,310.67

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