Finding the Third Proportional to 128,366 and 264,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,366 and 264,912 is: 546,705.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,366 : 264,912 = 264,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,366/264,912 = 264,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,366x = 264,912 × 264,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,366x = 70,178,367,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,178,367,744/128,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,705.26
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