Finding the Third Proportional to 134,916 and 189,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,916 and 189,018 is: 264,815.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,916 : 189,018 = 189,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,916/189,018 = 189,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,916x = 189,018 × 189,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,916x = 35,727,804,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,727,804,324/134,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,815.18
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