Finding the Third Proportional to 129,117 and 181,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,117 and 181,504 is: 255,146.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,117 : 181,504 = 181,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,117/181,504 = 181,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,117x = 181,504 × 181,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,117x = 32,943,702,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,943,702,016/129,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,146.12
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