Finding the Third Proportional to 129,640 and 211,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,640 and 211,688 is: 345,663.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,640 : 211,688 = 211,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,640/211,688 = 211,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,640x = 211,688 × 211,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,640x = 44,811,809,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,811,809,344/129,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,663.45
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