Finding the Third Proportional to 129,456 and 276,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,456 and 276,905 is: 592,296.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,456 : 276,905 = 276,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,456/276,905 = 276,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,456x = 276,905 × 276,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,456x = 76,676,379,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,676,379,025/129,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,296.83
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