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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,068 and 205,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,068 and 205,771 is: 330,618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,068 : 205,771 = 205,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,068/205,771 = 205,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,068x = 205,771 × 205,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,068x = 42,341,704,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341,704,441/128,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,618.92

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