Finding the Third Proportional to 128,466 and 192,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,466 and 192,051 is: 287,107.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,466 : 192,051 = 192,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,466/192,051 = 192,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,466x = 192,051 × 192,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,466x = 36,883,586,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,883,586,601/128,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,107.77
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