Finding the Third Proportional to 128,754 and 192,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,754 and 192,384 is: 287,459.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,754 : 192,384 = 192,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,754/192,384 = 192,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,754x = 192,384 × 192,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,754x = 37,011,603,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,011,603,456/128,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,459.83
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