Finding the Third Proportional to 134,806.50 and 194,190.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,806.50 and 194,190.75 is: 279,734.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,806.50 : 194,190.75 = 194,190.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,806.50/194,190.75 = 194,190.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,806.50x = 194,190.75 × 194,190.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,806.50x = 37,710,047,385.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,710,047,385.56/134,806.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,734.64
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