Finding the Third Proportional to 128,334 and 264,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,334 and 264,798 is: 546,371.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,334 : 264,798 = 264,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,334/264,798 = 264,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,334x = 264,798 × 264,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,334x = 70,117,980,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,980,804/128,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,371.04
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