Finding the Third Proportional to 134,808 and 197,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,808 and 197,346 is: 288,895.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,808 : 197,346 = 197,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,808/197,346 = 197,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,808x = 197,346 × 197,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,808x = 38,945,443,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,945,443,716/134,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,895.64
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