Finding the Third Proportional to 129,484 and 174,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,484 and 174,945 is: 236,367.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,484 : 174,945 = 174,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,484/174,945 = 174,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,484x = 174,945 × 174,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,484x = 30,605,753,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,605,753,025/129,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,367.06
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