Finding the Third Proportional to 129,703 and 200,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,703 and 200,309 is: 309,350.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,703 : 200,309 = 200,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,703/200,309 = 200,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,703x = 200,309 × 200,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,703x = 40,123,695,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,123,695,481/129,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,350.56
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