Finding the Third Proportional to 128,415 and 275,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,415 and 275,946 is: 592,969.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,415 : 275,946 = 275,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,415/275,946 = 275,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,415x = 275,946 × 275,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,415x = 76,146,194,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,146,194,916/128,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,969.63
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