Finding the Third Proportional to 131,355 and 192,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,355 and 192,375 is: 281,741.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,355 : 192,375 = 192,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,355/192,375 = 192,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,355x = 192,375 × 192,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,355x = 37,008,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,008,140,625/131,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,741.39
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