Finding the Third Proportional to 128,600 and 204,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,600 and 204,636 is: 325,629.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,600 : 204,636 = 204,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,600/204,636 = 204,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,600x = 204,636 × 204,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,600x = 41,875,892,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,875,892,496/128,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,629.02
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