Finding the Third Proportional to 135,164 and 194,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,164 and 194,696 is: 280,448.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,164 : 194,696 = 194,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,164/194,696 = 194,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,164x = 194,696 × 194,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,164x = 37,906,532,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,906,532,416/135,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,448.44
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