Finding the Third Proportional to 128,786 and 197,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,786 and 197,006 is: 301,363.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,786 : 197,006 = 197,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,786/197,006 = 197,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,786x = 197,006 × 197,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,786x = 38,811,364,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,811,364,036/128,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,363.22
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