Finding the Third Proportional to 128,616 and 204,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,616 and 204,662 is: 325,671.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,616 : 204,662 = 204,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,616/204,662 = 204,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,616x = 204,662 × 204,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,616x = 41,886,534,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,886,534,244/128,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,671.26
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