Finding the Third Proportional to 134,284 and 197,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,284 and 197,714 is: 291,105.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,284 : 197,714 = 197,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,284/197,714 = 197,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,284x = 197,714 × 197,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,284x = 39,090,825,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,090,825,796/134,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,105.61
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