Finding the Third Proportional to 134,624 and 193,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,624 and 193,917 is: 279,324.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,624 : 193,917 = 193,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,624/193,917 = 193,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,624x = 193,917 × 193,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,624x = 37,603,802,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,603,802,889/134,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,324.66
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