Finding the Third Proportional to 129,069 and 277,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,069 and 277,915 is: 598,414.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,069 : 277,915 = 277,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,069/277,915 = 277,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,069x = 277,915 × 277,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,069x = 77,236,747,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,236,747,225/129,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,414.39
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