Finding the Third Proportional to 128,418 and 275,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,418 and 275,952 is: 592,981.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,418 : 275,952 = 275,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,418/275,952 = 275,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,418x = 275,952 × 275,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,418x = 76,149,506,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,149,506,304/128,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,981.56
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