Finding the Third Proportional to 129,614 and 165,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,614 and 165,625 is: 211,641.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,614 : 165,625 = 165,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,614/165,625 = 165,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,614x = 165,625 × 165,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,614x = 27,431,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,431,640,625/129,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,641.03
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