Finding the Third Proportional to 129,474 and 174,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,474 and 174,930 is: 236,344.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,474 : 174,930 = 174,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,474/174,930 = 174,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,474x = 174,930 × 174,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,474x = 30,600,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,600,504,900/129,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,344.79
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