Finding the Third Proportional to 131,368 and 192,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,368 and 192,394 is: 281,769.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,368 : 192,394 = 192,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,368/192,394 = 192,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,368x = 192,394 × 192,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,368x = 37,015,451,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,015,451,236/131,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,769.16
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