Finding the Third Proportional to 128,964 and 197,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,964 and 197,262 is: 301,729.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,964 : 197,262 = 197,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,964/197,262 = 197,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,964x = 197,262 × 197,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,964x = 38,912,296,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,912,296,644/128,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,729.91
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