Finding the Third Proportional to 128,202 and 276,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,202 and 276,116 is: 594,686.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,202 : 276,116 = 276,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,202/276,116 = 276,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,202x = 276,116 × 276,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,202x = 76,240,045,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,240,045,456/128,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,686.86
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