Finding the Third Proportional to 128,346 and 309,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,346 and 309,201 is: 744,902.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,346 : 309,201 = 309,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,346/309,201 = 309,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,346x = 309,201 × 309,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,346x = 95,605,258,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,605,258,401/128,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,902.52
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