Finding the Third Proportional to 128,496 and 303,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,496 and 303,745 is: 718,006.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,496 : 303,745 = 303,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,496/303,745 = 303,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,496x = 303,745 × 303,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,496x = 92,261,025,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,261,025,025/128,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,006.98
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