Finding the Third Proportional to 129,424 and 201,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,424 and 201,048 is: 312,309.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,424 : 201,048 = 201,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,424/201,048 = 201,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,424x = 201,048 × 201,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,424x = 40,420,298,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,420,298,304/129,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,309.14
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