Finding the Third Proportional to 128,051 and 187,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,051 and 187,154 is: 273,536.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,051 : 187,154 = 187,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,051/187,154 = 187,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,051x = 187,154 × 187,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,051x = 35,026,619,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,026,619,716/128,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,536.48
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