Finding the Third Proportional to 128,426 and 204,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,426 and 204,531 is: 325,735.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,426 : 204,531 = 204,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,426/204,531 = 204,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,426x = 204,531 × 204,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,426x = 41,832,929,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,832,929,961/128,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,735.68
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