Finding the Third Proportional to 128,752 and 198,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,752 and 198,959 is: 307,449.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,752 : 198,959 = 198,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,752/198,959 = 198,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,752x = 198,959 × 198,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,752x = 39,584,683,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,584,683,681/128,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,449.08
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