Finding the Third Proportional to 134,592 and 195,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,592 and 195,624 is: 284,331.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,592 : 195,624 = 195,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,592/195,624 = 195,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,592x = 195,624 × 195,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,592x = 38,268,749,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,268,749,376/134,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,331.53
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