Finding the Third Proportional to 129,456 and 203,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,456 and 203,418 is: 319,636.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,456 : 203,418 = 203,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,456/203,418 = 203,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,456x = 203,418 × 203,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,456x = 41,378,882,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,378,882,724/129,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,636.65
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