Finding the Third Proportional to 128,349 and 170,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,349 and 170,332 is: 226,047.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,349 : 170,332 = 170,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,349/170,332 = 170,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,349x = 170,332 × 170,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,349x = 29,012,990,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,012,990,224/128,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,047.65
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