Finding the Third Proportional to 129,046 and 269,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,046 and 269,916 is: 564,563.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,046 : 269,916 = 269,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,046/269,916 = 269,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,046x = 269,916 × 269,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,046x = 72,854,647,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,854,647,056/129,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,563.39
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