Finding the Third Proportional to 129,552 and 274,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,552 and 274,548 is: 581,825.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,552 : 274,548 = 274,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,552/274,548 = 274,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,552x = 274,548 × 274,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,552x = 75,376,604,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,376,604,304/129,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,825.09
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