Finding the Third Proportional to 128,800 and 197,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,800 and 197,038 is: 301,428.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,800 : 197,038 = 197,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,800/197,038 = 197,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,800x = 197,038 × 197,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,800x = 38,823,973,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,823,973,444/128,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,428.37
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