Finding the Third Proportional to 128,952 and 197,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,952 and 197,244 is: 301,702.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,952 : 197,244 = 197,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,952/197,244 = 197,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,952x = 197,244 × 197,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,952x = 38,905,195,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,905,195,536/128,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,702.92
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