Finding the Third Proportional to 134,953 and 192,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 134,953 and 192,243 is: 273,853.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,953 : 192,243 = 192,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,953/192,243 = 192,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,953x = 192,243 × 192,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,953x = 36,957,371,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,957,371,049/134,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,853.65
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