Finding the Third Proportional to 128,464 and 197,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,464 and 197,692 is: 304,226.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,464 : 197,692 = 197,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,464/197,692 = 197,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,464x = 197,692 × 197,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,464x = 39,082,126,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,082,126,864/128,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,226.30
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