Finding the Third Proportional to 128,132 and 277,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,132 and 277,896 is: 602,708.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,132 : 277,896 = 277,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,132/277,896 = 277,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,132x = 277,896 × 277,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,132x = 77,226,186,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,226,186,816/128,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,708.04
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