Finding the Third Proportional to 128,496 and 197,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,496 and 197,754 is: 304,341.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,496 : 197,754 = 197,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,496/197,754 = 197,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,496x = 197,754 × 197,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,496x = 39,106,644,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,106,644,516/128,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,341.34
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