Finding the Third Proportional to 128,733 and 283,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,733 and 283,641 is: 624,954.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,733 : 283,641 = 283,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,733/283,641 = 283,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,733x = 283,641 × 283,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,733x = 80,452,216,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,452,216,881/128,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,954.11
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