Finding the Third Proportional to 134,930 and 198,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,930 and 198,021 is: 290,612.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,930 : 198,021 = 198,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,930/198,021 = 198,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,930x = 198,021 × 198,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,930x = 39,212,316,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,212,316,441/134,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,612.29
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