Finding the Third Proportional to 59,165 and 129,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,165 and 129,247 is: 282,342.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,165 : 129,247 = 129,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,165/129,247 = 129,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,165x = 129,247 × 129,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,165x = 16,704,787,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,704,787,009/59,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,342.38
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