Finding the Third Proportional to 134,093 and 198,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,093 and 198,820 is: 294,790.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,093 : 198,820 = 198,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,093/198,820 = 198,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,093x = 198,820 × 198,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,093x = 39,529,392,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,529,392,400/134,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,790.87
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