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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,864 and 185,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,864 and 185,599 is: 267,312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,864 : 185,599 = 185,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,864/185,599 = 185,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,864x = 185,599 × 185,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,864x = 34,446,988,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,446,988,801/128,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,312.74

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