Finding the Third Proportional to 128,550 and 276,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,550 and 276,836 is: 596,174.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,550 : 276,836 = 276,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,550/276,836 = 276,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,550x = 276,836 × 276,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,550x = 76,638,170,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,638,170,896/128,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,174.02
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