Finding the Third Proportional to 129,210 and 205,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,210 and 205,060 is: 325,436.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,210 : 205,060 = 205,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,210/205,060 = 205,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,210x = 205,060 × 205,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,210x = 42,049,603,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,049,603,600/129,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,436.14
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