Finding the Third Proportional to 128,354 and 281,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,354 and 281,508 is: 617,407.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,354 : 281,508 = 281,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,354/281,508 = 281,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,354x = 281,508 × 281,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,354x = 79,246,754,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,246,754,064/128,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,407.75
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