Finding the Third Proportional to 134,176 and 197,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,176 and 197,376 is: 290,344.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,176 : 197,376 = 197,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,176/197,376 = 197,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,176x = 197,376 × 197,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,176x = 38,957,285,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,957,285,376/134,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,344.66
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