Finding the Third Proportional to 129,684 and 282,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,684 and 282,090 is: 613,605.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,684 : 282,090 = 282,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,684/282,090 = 282,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,684x = 282,090 × 282,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,684x = 79,574,768,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,574,768,100/129,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,605.13
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