Finding the Third Proportional to 129,081 and 200,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,081 and 200,367 is: 311,021.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,081 : 200,367 = 200,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,081/200,367 = 200,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,081x = 200,367 × 200,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,081x = 40,146,934,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,146,934,689/129,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,021.26
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