Finding the Third Proportional to 128,566 and 276,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,566 and 276,866 is: 596,229.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,566 : 276,866 = 276,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,566/276,866 = 276,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,566x = 276,866 × 276,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,566x = 76,654,781,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,654,781,956/128,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,229.03
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