Finding the Third Proportional to 129,434 and 276,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,434 and 276,864 is: 592,222.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,434 : 276,864 = 276,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,434/276,864 = 276,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,434x = 276,864 × 276,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,434x = 76,653,674,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,653,674,496/129,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,222.09
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