Finding the Third Proportional to 129,575 and 199,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,575 and 199,896 is: 308,380.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,575 : 199,896 = 199,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,575/199,896 = 199,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,575x = 199,896 × 199,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,575x = 39,958,410,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,958,410,816/129,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,380.56
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