Finding the Third Proportional to 128,102 and 204,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,102 and 204,644 is: 326,920.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,102 : 204,644 = 204,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,102/204,644 = 204,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,102x = 204,644 × 204,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,102x = 41,879,166,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,879,166,736/128,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,920.48
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