Finding the Third Proportional to 134,874 and 194,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,874 and 194,277 is: 279,843.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,874 : 194,277 = 194,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,874/194,277 = 194,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,874x = 194,277 × 194,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,874x = 37,743,552,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,743,552,729/134,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,843.06
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