Finding the Third Proportional to 134,492 and 195,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,492 and 195,424 is: 283,961.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,492 : 195,424 = 195,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,492/195,424 = 195,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,492x = 195,424 × 195,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,492x = 38,190,539,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,190,539,776/134,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,961.42
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