Finding the Third Proportional to 128,160 and 275,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,160 and 275,292 is: 591,336.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,160 : 275,292 = 275,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,160/275,292 = 275,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,160x = 275,292 × 275,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,160x = 75,785,685,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,785,685,264/128,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,336.50
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