Finding the Third Proportional to 128,164 and 275,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,164 and 275,273 is: 591,236.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,164 : 275,273 = 275,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,164/275,273 = 275,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,164x = 275,273 × 275,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,164x = 75,775,224,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,775,224,529/128,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,236.42
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