Finding the Third Proportional to 129,048 and 275,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,048 and 275,598 is: 588,573.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,048 : 275,598 = 275,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,048/275,598 = 275,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,048x = 275,598 × 275,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,048x = 75,954,257,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,954,257,604/129,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,573.69
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