Finding the Third Proportional to 128,180 and 277,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,180 and 277,992 is: 602,898.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,180 : 277,992 = 277,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,180/277,992 = 277,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,180x = 277,992 × 277,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,180x = 77,279,552,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,279,552,064/128,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,898.67
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