Finding the Third Proportional to 128,385 and 188,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,385 and 188,941 is: 278,059.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,385 : 188,941 = 188,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,385/188,941 = 188,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,385x = 188,941 × 188,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,385x = 35,698,701,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,698,701,481/128,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,059.75
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