Finding the Third Proportional to 128,422 and 204,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,422 and 204,526 is: 325,729.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,422 : 204,526 = 204,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,422/204,526 = 204,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,422x = 204,526 × 204,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,422x = 41,830,884,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,830,884,676/128,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,729.90
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