Finding the Third Proportional to 128,890 and 197,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,890 and 197,186 is: 301,670.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,890 : 197,186 = 197,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,890/197,186 = 197,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,890x = 197,186 × 197,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,890x = 38,882,318,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,882,318,596/128,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,670.56
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