Finding the Third Proportional to 128,243 and 220,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,243 and 220,044 is: 377,559.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,243 : 220,044 = 220,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,243/220,044 = 220,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,243x = 220,044 × 220,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,243x = 48,419,361,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,419,361,936/128,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,559.49
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