Finding the Third Proportional to 134,894 and 197,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,894 and 197,967 is: 290,531.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,894 : 197,967 = 197,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,894/197,967 = 197,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,894x = 197,967 × 197,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,894x = 39,190,933,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,190,933,089/134,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,531.33
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