Finding the Third Proportional to 128,132 and 195,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,132 and 195,358 is: 297,854.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,132 : 195,358 = 195,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,132/195,358 = 195,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,132x = 195,358 × 195,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,132x = 38,164,748,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,164,748,164/128,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,854.93
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