Finding the Third Proportional to 129,196 and 274,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,196 and 274,029 is: 581,224.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,196 : 274,029 = 274,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,196/274,029 = 274,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,196x = 274,029 × 274,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,196x = 75,091,892,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,091,892,841/129,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,224.60
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