Finding the Third Proportional to 134,472 and 196,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,472 and 196,652 is: 287,584.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,472 : 196,652 = 196,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,472/196,652 = 196,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,472x = 196,652 × 196,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,472x = 38,672,009,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,672,009,104/134,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,584.10
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