Finding the Third Proportional to 128,700 and 197,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,700 and 197,922 is: 304,375.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,700 : 197,922 = 197,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,700/197,922 = 197,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,700x = 197,922 × 197,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,700x = 39,173,118,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,173,118,084/128,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,375.43
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