Finding the Third Proportional to 128,670 and 283,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,670 and 283,518 is: 624,717.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,670 : 283,518 = 283,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,670/283,518 = 283,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,670x = 283,518 × 283,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,670x = 80,382,456,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,382,456,324/128,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,717.93
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