Finding the Third Proportional to 128,616 and 197,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,616 and 197,784 is: 304,149.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,616 : 197,784 = 197,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,616/197,784 = 197,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,616x = 197,784 × 197,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,616x = 39,118,510,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,118,510,656/128,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,149.64
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