Finding the Third Proportional to 128,076 and 275,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,076 and 275,880 is: 594,254.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,076 : 275,880 = 275,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,076/275,880 = 275,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,076x = 275,880 × 275,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,076x = 76,109,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,109,774,400/128,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,254.77
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