Finding the Third Proportional to 129,393 and 205,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,393 and 205,753.50 is: 327,177.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,393 : 205,753.50 = 205,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,393/205,753.50 = 205,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,393x = 205,753.50 × 205,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,393x = 42,334,502,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,334,502,762.25/129,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,177.69
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