Finding the Third Proportional to 59,264 and 128,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,264 and 128,896 is: 280,341.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,264 : 128,896 = 128,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,264/128,896 = 128,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,264x = 128,896 × 128,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,264x = 16,614,178,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,614,178,816/59,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,341.84
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