Finding the Third Proportional to 128,726 and 269,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,726 and 269,216 is: 563,035.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,726 : 269,216 = 269,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,726/269,216 = 269,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,726x = 269,216 × 269,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,726x = 72,477,254,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,477,254,656/128,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,035.09
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