Finding the Third Proportional to 132,840 and 197,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,840 and 197,379 is: 293,273.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,840 : 197,379 = 197,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,840/197,379 = 197,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,840x = 197,379 × 197,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,840x = 38,958,469,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,958,469,641/132,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,273.63
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