Finding the Third Proportional to 128,974 and 199,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,974 and 199,294 is: 307,954.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,974 : 199,294 = 199,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,974/199,294 = 199,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,974x = 199,294 × 199,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,974x = 39,718,098,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,718,098,436/128,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,954.30
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