Finding the Third Proportional to 128,802 and 197,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,802 and 197,043 is: 301,438.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,802 : 197,043 = 197,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,802/197,043 = 197,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,802x = 197,043 × 197,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,802x = 38,825,943,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,825,943,849/128,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,438.98
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