Finding the Third Proportional to 128,033 and 184,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,033 and 184,435 is: 265,683.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,033 : 184,435 = 184,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,033/184,435 = 184,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,033x = 184,435 × 184,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,033x = 34,016,269,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,016,269,225/128,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,683.61
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