Finding the Third Proportional to 128,794 and 169,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,794 and 169,767 is: 223,774.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,794 : 169,767 = 169,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,794/169,767 = 169,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,794x = 169,767 × 169,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,794x = 28,820,834,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,820,834,289/128,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,774.67
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