Finding the Third Proportional to 129,452 and 173,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,452 and 173,847 is: 233,467.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,452 : 173,847 = 173,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,452/173,847 = 173,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,452x = 173,847 × 173,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,452x = 30,222,779,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,222,779,409/129,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,467.07
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