Finding the Third Proportional to 128,466 and 195,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,466 and 195,732 is: 298,219.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,466 : 195,732 = 195,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,466/195,732 = 195,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,466x = 195,732 × 195,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,466x = 38,311,015,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,311,015,824/128,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,219.11
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