Finding the Third Proportional to 128,839 and 192,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,839 and 192,661 is: 288,098.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,839 : 192,661 = 192,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,839/192,661 = 192,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,839x = 192,661 × 192,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,839x = 37,118,260,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,118,260,921/128,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,098.02
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