Finding the Third Proportional to 128,070 and 205,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,070 and 205,774 is: 330,623.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,070 : 205,774 = 205,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,070/205,774 = 205,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,070x = 205,774 × 205,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,070x = 42,342,939,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,342,939,076/128,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,623.40
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