Finding the Third Proportional to 129,453 and 267,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,453 and 267,894 is: 554,388.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,453 : 267,894 = 267,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,453/267,894 = 267,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,453x = 267,894 × 267,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,453x = 71,767,195,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,767,195,236/129,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,388.04
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