Finding the Third Proportional to 128,896 and 283,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,896 and 283,954 is: 625,542.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,896 : 283,954 = 283,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,896/283,954 = 283,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,896x = 283,954 × 283,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,896x = 80,629,874,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,629,874,116/128,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,542.10
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