Finding the Third Proportional to 128,992 and 195,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,992 and 195,432 is: 296,093.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,992 : 195,432 = 195,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,992/195,432 = 195,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,992x = 195,432 × 195,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,992x = 38,193,666,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,193,666,624/128,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,093.30
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