Finding the Third Proportional to 129,249 and 270,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,249 and 270,270 is: 565,156.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,249 : 270,270 = 270,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,249/270,270 = 270,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,249x = 270,270 × 270,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,249x = 73,045,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,045,872,900/129,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,156.19
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