Finding the Third Proportional to 128,911 and 277,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,911 and 277,569 is: 597,656.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,911 : 277,569 = 277,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,911/277,569 = 277,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,911x = 277,569 × 277,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,911x = 77,044,549,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,044,549,761/128,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,656.91
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