Finding the Third Proportional to 129,306 and 274,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,306 and 274,160 is: 581,285.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,306 : 274,160 = 274,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,306/274,160 = 274,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,306x = 274,160 × 274,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,306x = 75,163,705,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,163,705,600/129,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,285.52
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