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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,220 and 233,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,220 and 233,293 is: 424,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,220 : 233,293 = 233,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,220/233,293 = 233,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,220x = 233,293 × 233,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,220x = 54,425,623,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425,623,849/128,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,470.63

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