Finding the Third Proportional to 134,850 and 194,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,850 and 194,247 is: 279,806.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,850 : 194,247 = 194,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,850/194,247 = 194,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,850x = 194,247 × 194,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,850x = 37,731,897,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,731,897,009/134,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,806.43
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