Finding the Third Proportional to 129,188 and 274,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,188 and 274,010 is: 581,179.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,188 : 274,010 = 274,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,188/274,010 = 274,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,188x = 274,010 × 274,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,188x = 75,081,480,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,081,480,100/129,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,179.99
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