Finding the Third Proportional to 128,071 and 205,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,071 and 205,775 is: 330,624.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,071 : 205,775 = 205,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,071/205,775 = 205,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,071x = 205,775 × 205,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,071x = 42,343,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,343,350,625/128,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,624.03
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