Finding the Third Proportional to 128,992 and 194,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,992 and 194,244 is: 292,504.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,992 : 194,244 = 194,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,992/194,244 = 194,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,992x = 194,244 × 194,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,992x = 37,730,731,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,730,731,536/128,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,504.43
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