Finding the Third Proportional to 129,050 and 189,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,050 and 189,767 is: 279,050.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,050 : 189,767 = 189,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,050/189,767 = 189,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,050x = 189,767 × 189,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,050x = 36,011,514,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,011,514,289/129,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,050.87
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