Finding the Third Proportional to 129,306 and 199,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,306 and 199,410 is: 307,521.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,306 : 199,410 = 199,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,306/199,410 = 199,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,306x = 199,410 × 199,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,306x = 39,764,348,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,764,348,100/129,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,521.29
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