Finding the Third Proportional to 128,112 and 187,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,112 and 187,231 is: 273,631.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,112 : 187,231 = 187,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,112/187,231 = 187,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,112x = 187,231 × 187,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,112x = 35,055,447,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,055,447,361/128,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,631.26
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