Finding the Third Proportional to 128,444 and 204,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,444 and 204,563 is: 325,791.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,444 : 204,563 = 204,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,444/204,563 = 204,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,444x = 204,563 × 204,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,444x = 41,846,020,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,846,020,969/128,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,791.95
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