Finding the Third Proportional to 59,384 and 129,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,384 and 129,700 is: 283,276.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,384 : 129,700 = 129,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,384/129,700 = 129,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,384x = 129,700 × 129,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,384x = 16,822,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,822,090,000/59,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,276.47
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