Finding the Third Proportional to 129,168 and 283,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,168 and 283,896 is: 623,969.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,168 : 283,896 = 283,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,168/283,896 = 283,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,168x = 283,896 × 283,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,168x = 80,596,938,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,596,938,816/129,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,969.86
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