Finding the Third Proportional to 129,192 and 274,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,192 and 274,044 is: 581,306.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,192 : 274,044 = 274,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,192/274,044 = 274,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,192x = 274,044 × 274,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,192x = 75,100,113,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,100,113,936/129,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,306.23
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