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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,264.50 and 278,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,264.50 and 278,430 is: 604,401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,264.50 : 278,430 = 278,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,264.50/278,430 = 278,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,264.50x = 278,430 × 278,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,264.50x = 77,523,264,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,523,264,900/128,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,401.57

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