Finding the Third Proportional to 128,696 and 193,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,696 and 193,989 is: 292,407.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,696 : 193,989 = 193,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,696/193,989 = 193,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,696x = 193,989 × 193,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,696x = 37,631,732,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,631,732,121/128,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,407.94
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