Finding the Third Proportional to 128,096 and 192,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,096 and 192,557 is: 289,456.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,096 : 192,557 = 192,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,096/192,557 = 192,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,096x = 192,557 × 192,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,096x = 37,078,198,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,078,198,249/128,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,456.33
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