Finding the Third Proportional to 128,184 and 197,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,184 and 197,136 is: 303,178.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,184 : 197,136 = 197,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,184/197,136 = 197,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,184x = 197,136 × 197,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,184x = 38,862,602,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,862,602,496/128,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,178.26
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