Finding the Third Proportional to 128,846 and 192,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,846 and 192,669 is: 288,106.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,846 : 192,669 = 192,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,846/192,669 = 192,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,846x = 192,669 × 192,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,846x = 37,121,343,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,121,343,561/128,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,106.29
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