Finding the Third Proportional to 128,835 and 192,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,835 and 192,660 is: 288,103.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,835 : 192,660 = 192,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,835/192,660 = 192,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,835x = 192,660 × 192,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,835x = 37,117,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,117,875,600/128,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,103.97
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