Finding the Third Proportional to 129,104 and 265,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,104 and 265,336 is: 545,321.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,104 : 265,336 = 265,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,104/265,336 = 265,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,104x = 265,336 × 265,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,104x = 70,403,192,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,403,192,896/129,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,321.55
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