Finding the Third Proportional to 128,545 and 197,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,545 and 197,705 is: 304,074.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,545 : 197,705 = 197,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,545/197,705 = 197,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,545x = 197,705 × 197,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,545x = 39,087,267,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,087,267,025/128,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,074.58
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