Finding the Third Proportional to 128,456 and 170,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,456 and 170,448 is: 226,167.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,456 : 170,448 = 170,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,456/170,448 = 170,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,456x = 170,448 × 170,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,456x = 29,052,520,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,052,520,704/128,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,167.10
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