Finding the Third Proportional to 134,496 and 197,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,496 and 197,850 is: 291,046.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,496 : 197,850 = 197,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,496/197,850 = 197,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,496x = 197,850 × 197,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,496x = 39,144,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,144,622,500/134,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,046.74
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