Finding the Third Proportional to 128,524 and 192,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,524 and 192,030 is: 286,915.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,524 : 192,030 = 192,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,524/192,030 = 192,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,524x = 192,030 × 192,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,524x = 36,875,520,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,875,520,900/128,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,915.45
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