Finding the Third Proportional to 128,172 and 276,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,172 and 276,066 is: 594,610.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,172 : 276,066 = 276,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,172/276,066 = 276,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,172x = 276,066 × 276,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,172x = 76,212,436,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,212,436,356/128,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,610.65
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