Finding the Third Proportional to 128,332 and 206,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,332 and 206,752 is: 333,092.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,332 : 206,752 = 206,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,332/206,752 = 206,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,332x = 206,752 × 206,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,332x = 42,746,389,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,746,389,504/128,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,092.21
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