Finding the Third Proportional to 128,998 and 195,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,998 and 195,443 is: 296,112.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,998 : 195,443 = 195,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,998/195,443 = 195,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,998x = 195,443 × 195,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,998x = 38,197,966,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,197,966,249/128,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,112.86
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