Finding the Third Proportional to 128,964 and 289,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,964 and 289,672 is: 650,645.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,964 : 289,672 = 289,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,964/289,672 = 289,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,964x = 289,672 × 289,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,964x = 83,909,867,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,909,867,584/128,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,645.67
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