Finding the Third Proportional to 128,758 and 192,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,758 and 192,390 is: 287,468.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,758 : 192,390 = 192,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,758/192,390 = 192,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,758x = 192,390 × 192,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,758x = 37,013,912,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,013,912,100/128,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,468.83
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