Finding the Third Proportional to 128,057 and 185,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,057 and 185,005 is: 267,278.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,057 : 185,005 = 185,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,057/185,005 = 185,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,057x = 185,005 × 185,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,057x = 34,226,850,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,226,850,025/128,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,278.24
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