Finding the Third Proportional to 128,932 and 197,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,932 and 197,104 is: 301,321.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,932 : 197,104 = 197,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,932/197,104 = 197,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,932x = 197,104 × 197,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,932x = 38,849,986,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,849,986,816/128,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,321.52
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