Finding the Third Proportional to 129,152 and 174,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,152 and 174,441 is: 235,611.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,152 : 174,441 = 174,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,152/174,441 = 174,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,152x = 174,441 × 174,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,152x = 30,429,662,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,429,662,481/129,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,611.24
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