Finding the Third Proportional to 129,282 and 270,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,282 and 270,276 is: 565,037.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,282 : 270,276 = 270,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,282/270,276 = 270,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,282x = 270,276 × 270,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,282x = 73,049,116,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,049,116,176/129,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,037.02
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