Finding the Third Proportional to 129,970 and 279,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,970 and 279,280 is: 600,117.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,970 : 279,280 = 279,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,970/279,280 = 279,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,970x = 279,280 × 279,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,970x = 77,997,318,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,997,318,400/129,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,117.86
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