Finding the Third Proportional to 134,643 and 199,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,643 and 199,365 is: 295,198.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,643 : 199,365 = 199,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,643/199,365 = 199,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,643x = 199,365 × 199,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,643x = 39,746,403,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,746,403,225/134,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,198.44
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