Finding the Third Proportional to 128,652 and 198,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,652 and 198,810 is: 307,227.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,652 : 198,810 = 198,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,652/198,810 = 198,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,652x = 198,810 × 198,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,652x = 39,525,416,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,525,416,100/128,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,227.37
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