Finding the Third Proportional to 59,130 and 129,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,130 and 129,222 is: 282,400.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,130 : 129,222 = 129,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,130/129,222 = 129,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,130x = 129,222 × 129,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,130x = 16,698,325,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,698,325,284/59,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,400.22
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