Finding the Third Proportional to 129,663 and 200,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,663 and 200,028 is: 308,578.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,663 : 200,028 = 200,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,663/200,028 = 200,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,663x = 200,028 × 200,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,663x = 40,011,200,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,011,200,784/129,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,578.40
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