Finding the Third Proportional to 128,088 and 200,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,088 and 200,952 is: 315,265.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,088 : 200,952 = 200,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,088/200,952 = 200,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,088x = 200,952 × 200,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,088x = 40,381,706,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,381,706,304/128,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,265.34
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