Finding the Third Proportional to 128,528 and 197,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,528 and 197,796 is: 304,394.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,528 : 197,796 = 197,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,528/197,796 = 197,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,528x = 197,796 × 197,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,528x = 39,123,257,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,123,257,616/128,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,394.82
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