Finding the Third Proportional to 134,948 and 192,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,948 and 192,236 is: 273,843.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,948 : 192,236 = 192,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,948/192,236 = 192,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,948x = 192,236 × 192,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,948x = 36,954,679,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,954,679,696/134,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,843.85
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