Finding the Third Proportional to 128,244 and 275,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,244 and 275,424 is: 591,516.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,244 : 275,424 = 275,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,244/275,424 = 275,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,244x = 275,424 × 275,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,244x = 75,858,379,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,858,379,776/128,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,516.01
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