Finding the Third Proportional to 59,304 and 128,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,304 and 128,328 is: 277,689.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,304 : 128,328 = 128,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,304/128,328 = 128,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,304x = 128,328 × 128,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,304x = 16,468,075,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,468,075,584/59,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,689.12
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