Finding the Third Proportional to 128,376 and 280,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,376 and 280,080 is: 611,055.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,376 : 280,080 = 280,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,376/280,080 = 280,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,376x = 280,080 × 280,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,376x = 78,444,806,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,444,806,400/128,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,055.08
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