Finding the Third Proportional to 132,316 and 197,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,316 and 197,106 is: 293,621.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,316 : 197,106 = 197,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,316/197,106 = 197,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,316x = 197,106 × 197,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,316x = 38,850,775,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,850,775,236/132,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,621.14
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