Finding the Third Proportional to 129,542 and 278,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,542 and 278,767 is: 599,890.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,542 : 278,767 = 278,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,542/278,767 = 278,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,542x = 278,767 × 278,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,542x = 77,711,040,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,711,040,289/129,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,890.69
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