Finding the Third Proportional to 128,088 and 204,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,088 and 204,624 is: 326,892.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,088 : 204,624 = 204,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,088/204,624 = 204,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,088x = 204,624 × 204,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,088x = 41,870,981,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,870,981,376/128,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,892.30
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