Finding the Third Proportional to 129,174 and 283,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,174 and 283,809 is: 623,558.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,174 : 283,809 = 283,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,174/283,809 = 283,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,174x = 283,809 × 283,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,174x = 80,547,548,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,547,548,481/129,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,558.52
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