Finding the Third Proportional to 129,392 and 205,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,392 and 205,752 is: 327,175.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,392 : 205,752 = 205,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,392/205,752 = 205,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,392x = 205,752 × 205,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,392x = 42,333,885,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,333,885,504/129,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,175.45
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