Finding the Third Proportional to 134,926 and 194,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,926 and 194,928 is: 281,613.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,926 : 194,928 = 194,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,926/194,928 = 194,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,926x = 194,928 × 194,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,926x = 37,996,925,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,996,925,184/134,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,613.07
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