Finding the Third Proportional to 128,144 and 275,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,144 and 275,232 is: 591,152.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,144 : 275,232 = 275,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,144/275,232 = 275,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,144x = 275,232 × 275,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,144x = 75,752,653,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,752,653,824/128,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,152.56
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