Finding the Third Proportional to 128,344 and 197,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,344 and 197,528 is: 304,005.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,344 : 197,528 = 197,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,344/197,528 = 197,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,344x = 197,528 × 197,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,344x = 39,017,310,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,017,310,784/128,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,005.73
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