Finding the Third Proportional to 128,414 and 170,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,414 and 170,436 is: 226,209.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,414 : 170,436 = 170,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,414/170,436 = 170,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,414x = 170,436 × 170,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,414x = 29,048,430,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,048,430,096/128,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,209.21
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