Finding the Third Proportional to 129,284 and 274,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,284 and 274,219 is: 581,634.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,284 : 274,219 = 274,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,284/274,219 = 274,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,284x = 274,219 × 274,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,284x = 75,196,059,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,196,059,961/129,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,634.70
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