Finding the Third Proportional to 129,771 and 278,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,771 and 278,943 is: 599,588.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,771 : 278,943 = 278,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,771/278,943 = 278,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,771x = 278,943 × 278,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,771x = 77,809,197,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,809,197,249/129,771 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,588.48
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