Finding the Third Proportional to 134,110 and 187,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,110 and 187,941 is: 263,379.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,110 : 187,941 = 187,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,110/187,941 = 187,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,110x = 187,941 × 187,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,110x = 35,321,819,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,321,819,481/134,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,379.46
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