Finding the Third Proportional to 135,165 and 194,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,165 and 194,702 is: 280,463.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,165 : 194,702 = 194,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,165/194,702 = 194,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,165x = 194,702 × 194,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,165x = 37,908,868,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,908,868,804/135,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,463.65
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