Finding the Third Proportional to 129,964 and 283,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,964 and 283,416 is: 618,052.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,964 : 283,416 = 283,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,964/283,416 = 283,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,964x = 283,416 × 283,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,964x = 80,324,629,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,324,629,056/129,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,052.92
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