Finding the Third Proportional to 128,553 and 197,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,553 and 197,718 is: 304,095.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,553 : 197,718 = 197,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,553/197,718 = 197,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,553x = 197,718 × 197,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,553x = 39,092,407,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,092,407,524/128,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,095.65
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