Finding the Third Proportional to 128,206 and 199,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,206 and 199,032 is: 308,985.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,206 : 199,032 = 199,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,206/199,032 = 199,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,206x = 199,032 × 199,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,206x = 39,613,737,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,613,737,024/128,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,985.05
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