Finding the Third Proportional to 128,484 and 204,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,484 and 204,606 is: 325,827.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,484 : 204,606 = 204,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,484/204,606 = 204,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,484x = 204,606 × 204,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,484x = 41,863,615,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,863,615,236/128,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,827.46
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