Finding the Third Proportional to 128,082 and 297,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,082 and 297,749 is: 692,169.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,082 : 297,749 = 297,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,082/297,749 = 297,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,082x = 297,749 × 297,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,082x = 88,654,467,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,654,467,001/128,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,169.60
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