Finding the Third Proportional to 128,988 and 267,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,988 and 267,090 is: 553,051.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,988 : 267,090 = 267,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,988/267,090 = 267,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,988x = 267,090 × 267,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,988x = 71,337,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,337,068,100/128,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,051.97
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