Finding the Third Proportional to 129,246.50 and 189,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,246.50 and 189,364 is: 277,444.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,246.50 : 189,364 = 189,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,246.50/189,364 = 189,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,246.50x = 189,364 × 189,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,246.50x = 35,858,724,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,858,724,496/129,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,444.45
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