Finding the Third Proportional to 128,554 and 266,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,554 and 266,826 is: 553,822.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,554 : 266,826 = 266,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,554/266,826 = 266,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,554x = 266,826 × 266,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,554x = 71,196,114,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,196,114,276/128,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,822.63
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