Finding the Third Proportional to 104,733 and 194,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,733 and 194,157 is: 359,933.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,733 : 194,157 = 194,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,733/194,157 = 194,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,733x = 194,157 × 194,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,733x = 37,696,940,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,696,940,649/104,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,933.74
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