Finding the Third Proportional to 128,564 and 276,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,564 and 276,862 is: 596,221.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,564 : 276,862 = 276,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,564/276,862 = 276,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,564x = 276,862 × 276,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,564x = 76,652,567,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,652,567,044/128,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,221.08
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