Finding the Third Proportional to 128,316 and 184,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,316 and 184,828 is: 266,228.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,316 : 184,828 = 184,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,316/184,828 = 184,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,316x = 184,828 × 184,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,316x = 34,161,389,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,161,389,584/128,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,228.60
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