Finding the Third Proportional to 129,606 and 277,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,606 and 277,176 is: 592,769.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,606 : 277,176 = 277,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,606/277,176 = 277,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,606x = 277,176 × 277,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,606x = 76,826,534,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,826,534,976/129,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,769.89
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