Finding the Third Proportional to 128,034 and 203,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,034 and 203,580 is: 323,701.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,034 : 203,580 = 203,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,034/203,580 = 203,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,034x = 203,580 × 203,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,034x = 41,444,816,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,444,816,400/128,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,701.64
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