Finding the Third Proportional to 129,416 and 283,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,416 and 283,054 is: 619,085.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,416 : 283,054 = 283,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,416/283,054 = 283,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,416x = 283,054 × 283,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,416x = 80,119,566,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,119,566,916/129,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,085.48
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