Finding the Third Proportional to 128,084 and 205,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,084 and 205,792 is: 330,645.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,084 : 205,792 = 205,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,084/205,792 = 205,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,084x = 205,792 × 205,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,084x = 42,350,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,350,347,264/128,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,645.10
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