Finding the Third Proportional to 128,342 and 197,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,342 and 197,525 is: 304,001.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,342 : 197,525 = 197,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,342/197,525 = 197,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,342x = 197,525 × 197,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,342x = 39,016,125,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,016,125,625/128,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,001.23
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