Finding the Third Proportional to 128,386 and 184,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,386 and 184,928 is: 266,371.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,386 : 184,928 = 184,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,386/184,928 = 184,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,386x = 184,928 × 184,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,386x = 34,198,365,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,198,365,184/128,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,371.45
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