Finding the Third Proportional to 128,650 and 197,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,650 and 197,965 is: 304,626.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,650 : 197,965 = 197,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,650/197,965 = 197,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,650x = 197,965 × 197,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,650x = 39,190,141,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,190,141,225/128,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,626.05
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