Finding the Third Proportional to 129,996 and 282,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,996 and 282,210 is: 612,653.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,996 : 282,210 = 282,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,996/282,210 = 282,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,996x = 282,210 × 282,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,996x = 79,642,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,642,484,100/129,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,653.34
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