Finding the Third Proportional to 128,052 and 180,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,052 and 180,252 is: 253,731.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,052 : 180,252 = 180,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,052/180,252 = 180,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,052x = 180,252 × 180,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,052x = 32,490,783,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,490,783,504/128,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,731.17
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