Finding the Third Proportional to 128,144 and 197,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,144 and 197,231 is: 303,565.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,144 : 197,231 = 197,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,144/197,231 = 197,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,144x = 197,231 × 197,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,144x = 38,900,067,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,900,067,361/128,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,565.27
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