Finding the Third Proportional to 134,608 and 193,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,608 and 193,848 is: 279,159.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,608 : 193,848 = 193,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,608/193,848 = 193,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,608x = 193,848 × 193,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,608x = 37,577,047,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,577,047,104/134,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,159.09
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