Finding the Third Proportional to 128,560 and 276,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,560 and 276,852 is: 596,196.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,560 : 276,852 = 276,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,560/276,852 = 276,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,560x = 276,852 × 276,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,560x = 76,647,029,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,647,029,904/128,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,196.56
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