Finding the Third Proportional to 128,892 and 197,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,892 and 197,189 is: 301,675.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,892 : 197,189 = 197,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,892/197,189 = 197,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,892x = 197,189 × 197,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,892x = 38,883,501,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,883,501,721/128,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,675.06
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