Finding the Third Proportional to 129,404 and 274,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,404 and 274,360 is: 581,693.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,404 : 274,360 = 274,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,404/274,360 = 274,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,404x = 274,360 × 274,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,404x = 75,273,409,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,273,409,600/129,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,693.07
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