Finding the Third Proportional to 129,208 and 277,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,208 and 277,104 is: 594,286.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,208 : 277,104 = 277,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,208/277,104 = 277,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,208x = 277,104 × 277,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,208x = 76,786,626,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,786,626,816/129,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,286.94
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