Finding the Third Proportional to 128,490 and 303,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,490 and 303,730 is: 717,969.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,490 : 303,730 = 303,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,490/303,730 = 303,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,490x = 303,730 × 303,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,490x = 92,251,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,251,912,900/128,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,969.59
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