Finding the Third Proportional to 129,600 and 284,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,600 and 284,544 is: 624,732.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,600 : 284,544 = 284,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,600/284,544 = 284,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,600x = 284,544 × 284,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,600x = 80,965,287,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,965,287,936/129,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,732.16
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