Finding the Third Proportional to 134,090 and 198,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,090 and 198,815 is: 294,782.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,090 : 198,815 = 198,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,090/198,815 = 198,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,090x = 198,815 × 198,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,090x = 39,527,404,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,527,404,225/134,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,782.64
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