Finding the Third Proportional to 128,407 and 309,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,407 and 309,342 is: 745,227.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,407 : 309,342 = 309,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,407/309,342 = 309,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,407x = 309,342 × 309,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,407x = 95,692,472,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,692,472,964/128,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,227.85
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