Finding the Third Proportional to 129,416 and 276,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,416 and 276,826 is: 592,141.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,416 : 276,826 = 276,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,416/276,826 = 276,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,416x = 276,826 × 276,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,416x = 76,632,634,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,632,634,276/129,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,141.89
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