Finding the Third Proportional to 128,834 and 192,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,834 and 192,658 is: 288,100.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,834 : 192,658 = 192,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,834/192,658 = 192,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,834x = 192,658 × 192,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,834x = 37,117,104,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,117,104,964/128,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,100.23
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