Finding the Third Proportional to 129,146 and 199,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,146 and 199,575 is: 308,412.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,146 : 199,575 = 199,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,146/199,575 = 199,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,146x = 199,575 × 199,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,146x = 39,830,180,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,830,180,625/129,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,412.03
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