Finding the Third Proportional to 129,663 and 191,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,663 and 191,511 is: 282,859.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,663 : 191,511 = 191,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,663/191,511 = 191,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,663x = 191,511 × 191,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,663x = 36,676,463,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,676,463,121/129,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,859.90
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