Finding the Third Proportional to 128,006 and 275,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,006 and 275,630 is: 593,502.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,006 : 275,630 = 275,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,006/275,630 = 275,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,006x = 275,630 × 275,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,006x = 75,971,896,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,971,896,900/128,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,502.62
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