Finding the Third Proportional to 129,384 and 173,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,384 and 173,862 is: 233,630.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,384 : 173,862 = 173,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,384/173,862 = 173,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,384x = 173,862 × 173,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,384x = 30,227,995,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,227,995,044/129,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,630.09
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