Finding the Third Proportional to 128,728 and 269,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,728 and 269,220 is: 563,043.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,728 : 269,220 = 269,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,728/269,220 = 269,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,728x = 269,220 × 269,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,728x = 72,479,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,479,408,400/128,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,043.07
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