Finding the Third Proportional to 128,042 and 193,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,042 and 193,833 is: 293,428.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,042 : 193,833 = 193,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,042/193,833 = 193,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,042x = 193,833 × 193,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,042x = 37,571,231,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,571,231,889/128,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,428.97
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