Finding the Third Proportional to 128,994 and 199,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,994 and 199,242 is: 307,745.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,994 : 199,242 = 199,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,994/199,242 = 199,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,994x = 199,242 × 199,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,994x = 39,697,374,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,697,374,564/128,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,745.90
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