Finding the Third Proportional to 135,159 and 194,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,159 and 194,693 is: 280,450.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,159 : 194,693 = 194,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,159/194,693 = 194,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,159x = 194,693 × 194,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,159x = 37,905,364,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,905,364,249/135,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,450.17
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