Finding the Third Proportional to 129,744 and 283,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,744 and 283,536 is: 619,625.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,744 : 283,536 = 283,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,744/283,536 = 283,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,744x = 283,536 × 283,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,744x = 80,392,663,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,392,663,296/129,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,625.29
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