Finding the Third Proportional to 129,406 and 274,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,406 and 274,362 is: 581,692.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,406 : 274,362 = 274,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,406/274,362 = 274,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,406x = 274,362 × 274,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,406x = 75,274,507,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,274,507,044/129,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,692.56
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