Finding the Third Proportional to 129,397 and 274,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,397 and 274,346 is: 581,665.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,397 : 274,346 = 274,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,397/274,346 = 274,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,397x = 274,346 × 274,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,397x = 75,265,727,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,265,727,716/129,397 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,665.17
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