Finding the Third Proportional to 134,292 and 197,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,292 and 197,726 is: 291,123.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,292 : 197,726 = 197,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,292/197,726 = 197,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,292x = 197,726 × 197,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,292x = 39,095,571,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,095,571,076/134,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,123.60
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