Finding the Third Proportional to 128,304 and 201,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,304 and 201,552 is: 316,616.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,304 : 201,552 = 201,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,304/201,552 = 201,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,304x = 201,552 × 201,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,304x = 40,623,208,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,623,208,704/128,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,616.85
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