Finding the Third Proportional to 128,380 and 264,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,380 and 264,940 is: 546,761.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,380 : 264,940 = 264,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,380/264,940 = 264,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,380x = 264,940 × 264,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,380x = 70,193,203,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,193,203,600/128,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,761.21
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