Finding the Third Proportional to 110,884 and 197,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,884 and 197,144 is: 350,508.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,884 : 197,144 = 197,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,884/197,144 = 197,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,884x = 197,144 × 197,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,884x = 38,865,756,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,865,756,736/110,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,508.25
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