Finding the Third Proportional to 129,066 and 207,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,066 and 207,927 is: 334,973.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,066 : 207,927 = 207,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,066/207,927 = 207,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,066x = 207,927 × 207,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,066x = 43,233,637,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,233,637,329/129,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,973.09
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