Finding the Third Proportional to 129,051 and 199,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,051 and 199,332 is: 307,887.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,051 : 199,332 = 199,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,051/199,332 = 199,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,051x = 199,332 × 199,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,051x = 39,733,246,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,733,246,224/129,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,887.94
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