Finding the Third Proportional to 128,394 and 286,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,394 and 286,302 is: 638,416.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,394 : 286,302 = 286,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,394/286,302 = 286,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,394x = 286,302 × 286,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,394x = 81,968,835,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,968,835,204/128,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,416.40
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