Finding the Third Proportional to 131,060 and 197,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,060 and 197,676 is: 298,152.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,060 : 197,676 = 197,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,060/197,676 = 197,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,060x = 197,676 × 197,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,060x = 39,075,800,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,075,800,976/131,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,152.00
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