Finding the Third Proportional to 129,313 and 200,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,313 and 200,693 is: 311,474.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,313 : 200,693 = 200,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,313/200,693 = 200,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,313x = 200,693 × 200,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,313x = 40,277,680,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,277,680,249/129,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,474.33
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