Finding the Third Proportional to 128,310 and 187,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,310 and 187,767 is: 274,775.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,310 : 187,767 = 187,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,310/187,767 = 187,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,310x = 187,767 × 187,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,310x = 35,256,446,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,256,446,289/128,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,775.51
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