Finding the Third Proportional to 128,246 and 275,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,246 and 275,428 is: 591,523.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,246 : 275,428 = 275,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,246/275,428 = 275,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,246x = 275,428 × 275,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,246x = 75,860,583,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,860,583,184/128,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,523.97
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