Finding the Third Proportional to 129,894 and 200,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,894 and 200,313 is: 308,908.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,894 : 200,313 = 200,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,894/200,313 = 200,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,894x = 200,313 × 200,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,894x = 40,125,297,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,125,297,969/129,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,908.02
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