Finding the Third Proportional to 129,213 and 189,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,213 and 189,567 is: 278,111.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,213 : 189,567 = 189,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,213/189,567 = 189,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,213x = 189,567 × 189,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,213x = 35,935,647,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,935,647,489/129,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,111.70
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