Finding the Third Proportional to 129,264 and 274,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,264 and 274,146 is: 581,415.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,264 : 274,146 = 274,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,264/274,146 = 274,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,264x = 274,146 × 274,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,264x = 75,156,029,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,156,029,316/129,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,415.01
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