Finding the Third Proportional to 128,074 and 270,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,074 and 270,644 is: 571,920.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,074 : 270,644 = 270,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,074/270,644 = 270,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,074x = 270,644 × 270,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,074x = 73,248,174,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,248,174,736/128,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,920.72
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