Finding the Third Proportional to 128,058 and 187,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,058 and 187,935 is: 275,809.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,058 : 187,935 = 187,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,058/187,935 = 187,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,058x = 187,935 × 187,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,058x = 35,319,564,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,319,564,225/128,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,809.12
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